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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,921.42, 8,883.05 and 2,223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,921.42, 8,883.05 and 2,223.92 is: 3,336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,921.42 : 8,883.05 = 2,223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,921.42/8,883.05 = 2,223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,921.42x = 8,883.05 × 2,223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,921.42x = 19,755,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,755,188.06/5,921.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.23

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