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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,946.98, 8,917.79 and 2,246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,946.98, 8,917.79 and 2,246.58 is: 3,368.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946.98 : 8,917.79 = 2,246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946.98/8,917.79 = 2,246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946.98x = 8,917.79 × 2,246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946.98x = 20,034,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,034,517.43/5,946.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.86

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