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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.38, 8,882.73 and 2,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.38, 8,882.73 and 2,226.24 is: 3,336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.38 : 8,882.73 = 2,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.38/8,882.73 = 2,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.38x = 8,882.73 × 2,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.38x = 19,775,077.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,775,077.70/5,926.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.79

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