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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.89, 8,901.09 and 2,237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.89, 8,901.09 and 2,237.04 is: 3,355.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.89 : 8,901.09 = 2,237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.89/8,901.09 = 2,237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.89x = 8,901.09 × 2,237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.89x = 19,912,094.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,912,094.37/5,934.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.09

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