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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,948.22, 8,923.56 and 2,250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,948.22, 8,923.56 and 2,250.36 is: 3,376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,948.22 : 8,923.56 = 2,250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,948.22/8,923.56 = 2,250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,948.22x = 8,923.56 × 2,250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,948.22x = 20,081,222.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,081,222.48/5,948.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.01

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