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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929.82, 8,892.14 and 2,229.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929.82, 8,892.14 and 2,229.46 is: 3,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929.82 : 8,892.14 = 2,229.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929.82/8,892.14 = 2,229.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929.82x = 8,892.14 × 2,229.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929.82x = 19,824,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,824,670.44/5,929.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.22

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