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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.13, 8,882.35 and 2,225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.13, 8,882.35 and 2,225.99 is: 3,336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.13 : 8,882.35 = 2,225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.13/8,882.35 = 2,225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.13x = 8,882.35 × 2,225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.13x = 19,772,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,772,044.48/5,926.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.42

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