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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,933.80, 8,901.66 and 2,235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,933.80, 8,901.66 and 2,235.88 is: 3,354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,933.80 : 8,901.66 = 2,235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,933.80/8,901.66 = 2,235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,933.80x = 8,901.66 × 2,235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,933.80x = 19,903,043.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,903,043.56/5,933.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.18

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