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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,945.23, 8,912.98 and 2,245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,945.23, 8,912.98 and 2,245.36 is: 3,366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,945.23 : 8,912.98 = 2,245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,945.23/8,912.98 = 2,245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,945.23x = 8,912.98 × 2,245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,945.23x = 20,012,848.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,012,848.77/5,945.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.20

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