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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,945.06, 8,916.69 and 2,245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,945.06, 8,916.69 and 2,245.43 is: 3,367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,945.06 : 8,916.69 = 2,245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,945.06/8,916.69 = 2,245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,945.06x = 8,916.69 × 2,245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,945.06x = 20,021,803.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,021,803.23/5,945.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.81

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