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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.08, 8,878.91 and 2,222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.08, 8,878.91 and 2,222.16 is: 3,332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.08 : 8,878.91 = 2,222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.08/8,878.91 = 2,222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.08x = 8,878.91 × 2,222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.08x = 19,730,347.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,730,347.53/5,920.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.78

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