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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.48, 8,889.56 and 2,227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.48, 8,889.56 and 2,227.72 is: 3,342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.48 : 8,889.56 = 2,227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.48/8,889.56 = 2,227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.48x = 8,889.56 × 2,227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.48x = 19,803,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,803,450.60/5,925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.08

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