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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.38, 8,919.30 and 2,246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.38, 8,919.30 and 2,246.84 is: 3,369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.38 : 8,919.30 = 2,246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.38/8,919.30 = 2,246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.38x = 8,919.30 × 2,246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.38x = 20,040,240.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,040,240.01/5,947.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.59

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