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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,940.68, 8,909.66 and 2,242.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,940.68, 8,909.66 and 2,242.82 is: 3,363.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,940.68 : 8,909.66 = 2,242.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,940.68/8,909.66 = 2,242.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,940.68x = 8,909.66 × 2,242.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,940.68x = 19,982,791.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,982,791.52/5,940.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.72

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