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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.24, 8,895.08 and 2,232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.24, 8,895.08 and 2,232.18 is: 3,348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.24 : 8,895.08 = 2,232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.24/8,895.08 = 2,232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.24x = 8,895.08 × 2,232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.24x = 19,855,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,855,419.67/5,930.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.16

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