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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,933.48, 8,901.77 and 2,235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,933.48, 8,901.77 and 2,235.74 is: 3,354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,933.48 : 8,901.77 = 2,235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,933.48/8,901.77 = 2,235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,933.48x = 8,901.77 × 2,235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,933.48x = 19,901,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,901,987.57/5,933.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.19

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