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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.78, 8,886.51 and 2,227.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.78, 8,886.51 and 2,227.02 is: 3,339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.78 : 8,886.51 = 2,227.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.78/8,886.51 = 2,227.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.78x = 8,886.51 × 2,227.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.78x = 19,790,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,790,427.17/5,925.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.72

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