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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,921.32, 8,883.20 and 2,223.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,921.32, 8,883.20 and 2,223.54 is: 3,335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,921.32 : 8,883.20 = 2,223.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,921.32/8,883.20 = 2,223.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,921.32x = 8,883.20 × 2,223.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,921.32x = 19,752,150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,752,150.53/5,921.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.77

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