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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,933.96, 8,901.90 and 2,236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,933.96, 8,901.90 and 2,236.49 is: 3,355.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,933.96 : 8,901.90 = 2,236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,933.96/8,901.90 = 2,236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,933.96x = 8,901.90 × 2,236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,933.96x = 19,908,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,908,965.82/5,933.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.09

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