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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.65, 8,889.84 and 2,229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.65, 8,889.84 and 2,229.61 is: 3,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.65 : 8,889.84 = 2,229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.65/8,889.84 = 2,229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.65x = 8,889.84 × 2,229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.65x = 19,820,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,820,876.16/5,927.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.80

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