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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.64, 8,889.96 and 2,227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.64, 8,889.96 and 2,227.96 is: 3,342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.64 : 8,889.96 = 2,227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.64/8,889.96 = 2,227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.64x = 8,889.96 × 2,227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.64x = 19,806,475.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,806,475.28/5,925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.50

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