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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.93, 8,881.91 and 2,229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.93, 8,881.91 and 2,229.61 is: 3,342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.93 : 8,881.91 = 2,229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.93/8,881.91 = 2,229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.93x = 8,881.91 × 2,229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.93x = 19,803,211.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,803,211.99/5,924.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.35

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