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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,933.73, 8,901.21 and 2,239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,933.73, 8,901.21 and 2,239.07 is: 3,358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,933.73 : 8,901.21 = 2,239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,933.73/8,901.21 = 2,239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,933.73x = 8,901.21 × 2,239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,933.73x = 19,930,432.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,930,432.27/5,933.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.84

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