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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.96, 8,903.40 and 2,237.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.96, 8,903.40 and 2,237.49 is: 3,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.96 : 8,903.40 = 2,237.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.96/8,903.40 = 2,237.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.96x = 8,903.40 × 2,237.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.96x = 19,921,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,921,268.47/5,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.60

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