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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,936.46, 8,904.89 and 2,237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,936.46, 8,904.89 and 2,237.82 is: 3,356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,936.46 : 8,904.89 = 2,237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,936.46/8,904.89 = 2,237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,936.46x = 8,904.89 × 2,237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,936.46x = 19,927,540.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,927,540.94/5,936.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.81

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