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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,940.88, 8,913.34 and 2,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,940.88, 8,913.34 and 2,244.16 is: 3,367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,940.88 : 8,913.34 = 2,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,940.88/8,913.34 = 2,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,940.88x = 8,913.34 × 2,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,940.88x = 20,002,961.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,002,961.09/5,940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.00

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