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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,940.86, 8,909.46 and 2,241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,940.86, 8,909.46 and 2,241.18 is: 3,361.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,940.86 : 8,909.46 = 2,241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,940.86/8,909.46 = 2,241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,940.86x = 8,909.46 × 2,241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,940.86x = 19,967,703.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,967,703.56/5,940.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.08

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