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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.33, 8,886.17 and 2,226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.33, 8,886.17 and 2,226.27 is: 3,339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.33 : 8,886.17 = 2,226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.33/8,886.17 = 2,226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.33x = 8,886.17 × 2,226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.33x = 19,783,002.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,783,002.55/5,924.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.28

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