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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.81, 8,893.01 and 2,230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.81, 8,893.01 and 2,230.04 is: 3,345.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.81 : 8,893.01 = 2,230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.81/8,893.01 = 2,230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.81x = 8,893.01 × 2,230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.81x = 19,831,720.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,831,720.77/5,927.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.54

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