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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,922.88, 8,886.68 and 2,226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,922.88, 8,886.68 and 2,226.16 is: 3,340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,922.88 : 8,886.68 = 2,226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,922.88/8,886.68 = 2,226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,922.88x = 8,886.68 × 2,226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,922.88x = 19,783,171.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,783,171.55/5,922.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.13

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