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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.33, 8,900.55 and 2,236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.33, 8,900.55 and 2,236.05 is: 3,353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.33 : 8,900.55 = 2,236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.33/8,900.55 = 2,236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.33x = 8,900.55 × 2,236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.33x = 19,902,074.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,902,074.83/5,934.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.72

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