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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,945.48, 8,913.36 and 2,245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,945.48, 8,913.36 and 2,245.61 is: 3,366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,945.48 : 8,913.36 = 2,245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,945.48/8,913.36 = 2,245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,945.48x = 8,913.36 × 2,245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,945.48x = 20,015,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,015,930.35/5,945.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.58

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