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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,945.03, 8,917.55 and 2,247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,945.03, 8,917.55 and 2,247.25 is: 3,370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,945.03 : 8,917.55 = 2,247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,945.03/8,917.55 = 2,247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,945.03x = 8,917.55 × 2,247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,945.03x = 20,039,908.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,039,908.41/5,945.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.87

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