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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929.49, 8,898.83 and 2,235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929.49, 8,898.83 and 2,235.08 is: 3,354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929.49 : 8,898.83 = 2,235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929.49/8,898.83 = 2,235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929.49x = 8,898.83 × 2,235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929.49x = 19,889,596.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,889,596.96/5,929.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.35

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