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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,948.34, 8,923.76 and 2,250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,948.34, 8,923.76 and 2,250.49 is: 3,376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,948.34 : 8,923.76 = 2,250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,948.34/8,923.76 = 2,250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,948.34x = 8,923.76 × 2,250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,948.34x = 20,082,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,082,832.64/5,948.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.21

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