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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,946.21, 8,920.57 and 2,248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,946.21, 8,920.57 and 2,248.36 is: 3,373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946.21 : 8,920.57 = 2,248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946.21/8,920.57 = 2,248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946.21x = 8,920.57 × 2,248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946.21x = 20,056,625.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,056,625.90/5,946.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.01

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