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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.22, 8,924.67 and 2,251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.22, 8,924.67 and 2,251.55 is: 3,376.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.22 : 8,924.67 = 2,251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.22/8,924.67 = 2,251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.22x = 8,924.67 × 2,251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.22x = 20,094,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,094,296.12/5,951.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.50

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