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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,943.89, 8,913.08 and 2,194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,943.89, 8,913.08 and 2,194.73 is: 3,291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,943.89 : 8,913.08 = 2,194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,943.89/8,913.08 = 2,194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,943.89x = 8,913.08 × 2,194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,943.89x = 19,561,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,561,759.50/5,943.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.07

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