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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.18, 8,922.62 and 2,831.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.18, 8,922.62 and 2,831.08 is: 4,245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.18 : 8,922.62 = 2,831.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.18/8,922.62 = 2,831.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.18x = 8,922.62 × 2,831.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.18x = 25,260,651.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,260,651.03/5,950.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.36

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