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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.41, 8,903.68 and 2,237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.41, 8,903.68 and 2,237.70 is: 3,357.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.41 : 8,903.68 = 2,237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.41/8,903.68 = 2,237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.41x = 8,903.68 × 2,237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.41x = 19,923,792.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,923,792.53/5,934.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.33

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