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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.89, 8,895.06 and 2,234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.89, 8,895.06 and 2,234.82 is: 3,350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.89 : 8,895.06 = 2,234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.89/8,895.06 = 2,234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.89x = 8,895.06 × 2,234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.89x = 19,878,857.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,878,857.99/5,932.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.62

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