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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.02, 8,918.43 and 2,251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.02, 8,918.43 and 2,251.26 is: 3,373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.02 : 8,918.43 = 2,251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.02/8,918.43 = 2,251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.02x = 8,918.43 × 2,251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.02x = 20,077,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,077,693.47/5,951.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.82

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