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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.77, 8,891.16 and 2,229.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.77, 8,891.16 and 2,229.67 is: 3,344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.77 : 8,891.16 = 2,229.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.77/8,891.16 = 2,229.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.77x = 8,891.16 × 2,229.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.77x = 19,824,352.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,824,352.72/5,927.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.32

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