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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.16, 8,888.46 and 2,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.16, 8,888.46 and 2,845 is: 4,267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.16 : 8,888.46 = 2,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.16/8,888.46 = 2,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.16x = 8,888.46 × 2,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.16x = 25,287,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,287,668.70/5,925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.85

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