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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.49, 8,887.97 and 2,227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.49, 8,887.97 and 2,227.44 is: 3,341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.49 : 8,887.97 = 2,227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.49/8,887.97 = 2,227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.49x = 8,887.97 × 2,227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.49x = 19,797,364.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,797,364.32/5,925.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.05

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