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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,946.77, 8,920.26 and 2,250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,946.77, 8,920.26 and 2,250.74 is: 3,376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946.77 : 8,920.26 = 2,250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946.77/8,920.26 = 2,250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946.77x = 8,920.26 × 2,250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946.77x = 20,077,185.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,077,185.99/5,946.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.15

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