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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,944.88, 8,916.08 and 2,247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,944.88, 8,916.08 and 2,247.04 is: 3,370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,944.88 : 8,916.08 = 2,247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,944.88/8,916.08 = 2,247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,944.88x = 8,916.08 × 2,247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,944.88x = 20,034,788.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,034,788.40/5,944.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.09

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