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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.71, 8,885.66 and 2,226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.71, 8,885.66 and 2,226.30 is: 3,341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.71 : 8,885.66 = 2,226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.71/8,885.66 = 2,226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.71x = 8,885.66 × 2,226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.71x = 19,782,133.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,782,133.73/5,920.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.18

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