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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.13, 8,901.18 and 2,237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.13, 8,901.18 and 2,237.19 is: 3,355.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.13 : 8,901.18 = 2,237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.13/8,901.18 = 2,237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.13x = 8,901.18 × 2,237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.13x = 19,913,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,913,597.50/5,934.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.78

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