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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,942.62, 8,915.88 and 2,245.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,942.62, 8,915.88 and 2,245.17 is: 3,368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,942.62 : 8,915.88 = 2,245.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,942.62/8,915.88 = 2,245.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,942.62x = 8,915.88 × 2,245.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,942.62x = 20,017,666.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,017,666.30/5,942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.49

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