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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,946.71, 8,920.26 and 2,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,946.71, 8,920.26 and 2,248.04 is: 3,372.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946.71 : 8,920.26 = 2,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946.71/8,920.26 = 2,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946.71x = 8,920.26 × 2,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946.71x = 20,053,123.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,053,123.59/5,946.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.14

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