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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.49, 8,889.46 and 2,228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.49, 8,889.46 and 2,228.44 is: 3,342.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.49 : 8,889.46 = 2,228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.49/8,889.46 = 2,228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.49x = 8,889.46 × 2,228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.49x = 19,809,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,809,628.24/5,926.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.56

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