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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.52, 8,919.92 and 2,250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.52, 8,919.92 and 2,250.16 is: 3,374.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.52 : 8,919.92 = 2,250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.52/8,919.92 = 2,250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.52x = 8,919.92 × 2,250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.52x = 20,071,247.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,071,247.19/5,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.73

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