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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,928.57, 8,886.78 and 2,228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,928.57, 8,886.78 and 2,228.22 is: 3,340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,928.57 : 8,886.78 = 2,228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,928.57/8,886.78 = 2,228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,928.57x = 8,886.78 × 2,228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,928.57x = 19,801,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,801,700.93/5,928.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.05

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