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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.32, 8,889.18 and 2,228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.32, 8,889.18 and 2,228.26 is: 3,342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.32 : 8,889.18 = 2,228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.32/8,889.18 = 2,228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.32x = 8,889.18 × 2,228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.32x = 19,807,404.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,807,404.23/5,926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.28

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