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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.63, 8,886.29 and 2,225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.63, 8,886.29 and 2,225.84 is: 3,339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.63 : 8,886.29 = 2,225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.63/8,886.29 = 2,225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.63x = 8,886.29 × 2,225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.63x = 19,779,404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,779,404.17/5,922.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.63

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