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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.50, 8,889.90 and 2,230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.50, 8,889.90 and 2,230.12 is: 3,344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.50 : 8,889.90 = 2,230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.50/8,889.90 = 2,230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.50x = 8,889.90 × 2,230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.50x = 19,825,543.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,825,543.79/5,927.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.67

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