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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.74, 8,889.84 and 2,228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.74, 8,889.84 and 2,228.69 is: 3,342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.74 : 8,889.84 = 2,228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.74/8,889.84 = 2,228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.74x = 8,889.84 × 2,228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.74x = 19,812,653.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812,653.06/5,926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.93

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