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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,923.91, 8,886.68 and 2,225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,923.91, 8,886.68 and 2,225.03 is: 3,337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,923.91 : 8,886.68 = 2,225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,923.91/8,886.68 = 2,225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,923.91x = 8,886.68 × 2,225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,923.91x = 19,773,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,773,129.60/5,923.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.85

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