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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,930.93, 8,900.99 and 2,236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,930.93, 8,900.99 and 2,236.52 is: 3,356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,930.93 : 8,900.99 = 2,236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,930.93/8,900.99 = 2,236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,930.93x = 8,900.99 × 2,236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,930.93x = 19,907,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,907,253.22/5,930.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.51

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