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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.28, 8,896.68 and 2,231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.28, 8,896.68 and 2,231.84 is: 3,347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.28 : 8,896.68 = 2,231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.28/8,896.68 = 2,231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.28x = 8,896.68 × 2,231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.28x = 19,855,966.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,855,966.29/5,932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.11

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