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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.69, 8,881.53 and 2,229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.69, 8,881.53 and 2,229.37 is: 3,341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.69 : 8,881.53 = 2,229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.69/8,881.53 = 2,229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.69x = 8,881.53 × 2,229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.69x = 19,800,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,800,185.97/5,924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.98

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