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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.02, 8,920.63 and 2,250.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.02, 8,920.63 and 2,250.99 is: 3,376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.02 : 8,920.63 = 2,250.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.02/8,920.63 = 2,250.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.02x = 8,920.63 × 2,250.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.02x = 20,080,248.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,080,248.92/5,947.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.52

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