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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.92, 8,900.63 and 2,235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.92, 8,900.63 and 2,235.07 is: 3,353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.92 : 8,900.63 = 2,235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.92/8,900.63 = 2,235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.92x = 8,900.63 × 2,235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.92x = 19,893,526.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,893,526.97/5,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.07

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