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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,942.08, 8,913.22 and 2,246.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,942.08, 8,913.22 and 2,246.05 is: 3,369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,942.08 : 8,913.22 = 2,246.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,942.08/8,913.22 = 2,246.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,942.08x = 8,913.22 × 2,246.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,942.08x = 20,019,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,019,537.78/5,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.11

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