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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.65, 8,889.38 and 2,228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.65, 8,889.38 and 2,228.14 is: 3,342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.65 : 8,889.38 = 2,228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.65/8,889.38 = 2,228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.65x = 8,889.38 × 2,228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.65x = 19,806,754.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,806,754.01/5,925.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.55

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