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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.72, 8,901.88 and 2,816.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.72, 8,901.88 and 2,816.22 is: 4,224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.72 : 8,901.88 = 2,816.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.72/8,901.88 = 2,816.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.72x = 8,901.88 × 2,816.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.72x = 25,069,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,069,652.49/5,934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.24

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