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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,933.52, 8,901.12 and 2,237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,933.52, 8,901.12 and 2,237.12 is: 3,356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,933.52 : 8,901.12 = 2,237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,933.52/8,901.12 = 2,237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,933.52x = 8,901.12 × 2,237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,933.52x = 19,912,873.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,912,873.57/5,933.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.00

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