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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,929.99, 8,896.52 and 2,232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,929.99, 8,896.52 and 2,232.25 is: 3,348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,929.99 : 8,896.52 = 2,232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,929.99/8,896.52 = 2,232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,929.99x = 8,896.52 × 2,232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,929.99x = 19,859,256.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,859,256.77/5,929.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.95

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