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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.86, 8,894.35 and 2,233.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.86, 8,894.35 and 2,233.05 is: 3,347.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.86 : 8,894.35 = 2,233.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.86/8,894.35 = 2,233.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.86x = 8,894.35 × 2,233.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.86x = 19,861,528.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,861,528.27/5,932.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.72

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