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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.44, 8,882.66 and 2,230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.44, 8,882.66 and 2,230.12 is: 3,343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.44 : 8,882.66 = 2,230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.44/8,882.66 = 2,230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.44x = 8,882.66 × 2,230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.44x = 19,809,342.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,809,342.16/5,925.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.10

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