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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,933.91, 8,900.88 and 2,235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,933.91, 8,900.88 and 2,235.14 is: 3,352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,933.91 : 8,900.88 = 2,235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,933.91/8,900.88 = 2,235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,933.91x = 8,900.88 × 2,235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,933.91x = 19,894,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,894,712.92/5,933.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.72

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