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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,946.47, 8,916.89 and 2,197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,946.47, 8,916.89 and 2,197.02 is: 3,294.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946.47 : 8,916.89 = 2,197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946.47/8,916.89 = 2,197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946.47x = 8,916.89 × 2,197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946.47x = 19,590,585.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,590,585.67/5,946.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.49

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