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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,943.21, 8,916.84 and 2,246.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,943.21, 8,916.84 and 2,246.49 is: 3,370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,943.21 : 8,916.84 = 2,246.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,943.21/8,916.84 = 2,246.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,943.21x = 8,916.84 × 2,246.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,943.21x = 20,031,591.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,031,591.89/5,943.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.50

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