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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.39, 8,921.16 and 2,251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.39, 8,921.16 and 2,251.36 is: 3,377.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.39 : 8,921.16 = 2,251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.39/8,921.16 = 2,251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.39x = 8,921.16 × 2,251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.39x = 20,084,742.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,084,742.78/5,947.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.07

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