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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.73, 8,925.80 and 2,002.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.73, 8,925.80 and 2,002.22 is: 3,001.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.73 : 8,925.80 = 2,002.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.73/8,925.80 = 2,002.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.73x = 8,925.80 × 2,002.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.73x = 17,871,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,871,427.58/5,954.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.22

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