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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.22, 8,901.24 and 1,774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.22, 8,901.24 and 1,774.14 is: 2,661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.22 : 8,901.24 = 1,774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.22/8,901.24 = 1,774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.22x = 8,901.24 × 1,774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.22x = 15,792,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,792,005.90/5,934.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.18

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