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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.93, 8,888.78 and 2,230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.93, 8,888.78 and 2,230.71 is: 3,346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.93 : 8,888.78 = 2,230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.93/8,888.78 = 2,230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.93x = 8,888.78 × 2,230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.93x = 19,828,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828,279.28/5,925.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.02

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