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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.08, 8,916.48 and 2,249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.08, 8,916.48 and 2,249.16 is: 3,372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.08 : 8,916.48 = 2,249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.08/8,916.48 = 2,249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.08x = 8,916.48 × 2,249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.08x = 20,054,590.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,054,590.16/5,947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.17

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