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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.82, 8,886.92 and 2,226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.82, 8,886.92 and 2,226.76 is: 3,340.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.82 : 8,886.92 = 2,226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.82/8,886.92 = 2,226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.82x = 8,886.92 × 2,226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.82x = 19,789,037.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,789,037.98/5,924.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.02

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