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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929.97, 8,895.92 and 2,232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929.97, 8,895.92 and 2,232.49 is: 3,349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929.97 : 8,895.92 = 2,232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929.97/8,895.92 = 2,232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929.97x = 8,895.92 × 2,232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929.97x = 19,860,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,860,052.44/5,929.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.10

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