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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,921.91, 8,883.68 and 2,223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,921.91, 8,883.68 and 2,223.03 is: 3,334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,921.91 : 8,883.68 = 2,223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,921.91/8,883.68 = 2,223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,921.91x = 8,883.68 × 2,223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,921.91x = 19,748,676.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,748,676.04/5,921.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.85

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