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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.87, 8,897.34 and 2,235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.87, 8,897.34 and 2,235.06 is: 3,350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.87 : 8,897.34 = 2,235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.87/8,897.34 = 2,235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.87x = 8,897.34 × 2,235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.87x = 19,886,088.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,886,088.74/5,934.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.72

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