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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.51, 8,919.09 and 2,250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.51, 8,919.09 and 2,250.22 is: 3,372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.51 : 8,919.09 = 2,250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.51/8,919.09 = 2,250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.51x = 8,919.09 × 2,250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.51x = 20,069,914.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,069,914.70/5,950.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.81

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