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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929.52, 8,891.82 and 2,229.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929.52, 8,891.82 and 2,229.83 is: 3,343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929.52 : 8,891.82 = 2,229.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929.52/8,891.82 = 2,229.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929.52x = 8,891.82 × 2,229.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929.52x = 19,827,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,827,246.99/5,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.82

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