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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.55, 8,912.06 and 2,247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.55, 8,912.06 and 2,247.76 is: 3,368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.55 : 8,912.06 = 2,247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.55/8,912.06 = 2,247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.55x = 8,912.06 × 2,247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.55x = 20,032,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,032,138.47/5,947.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.13

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