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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,936.92, 8,906.64 and 2,239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,936.92, 8,906.64 and 2,239.06 is: 3,359.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,936.92 : 8,906.64 = 2,239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,936.92/8,906.64 = 2,239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,936.92x = 8,906.64 × 2,239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,936.92x = 19,942,501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,942,501.36/5,936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.07

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