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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,920.98, 8,882.90 and 2,223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,920.98, 8,882.90 and 2,223.25 is: 3,335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,920.98 : 8,882.90 = 2,223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,920.98/8,882.90 = 2,223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,920.98x = 8,882.90 × 2,223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,920.98x = 19,748,907.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,748,907.43/5,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.41

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