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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.25, 8,923.48 and 2,201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.25, 8,923.48 and 2,201.88 is: 3,299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.25 : 8,923.48 = 2,201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.25/8,923.48 = 2,201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.25x = 8,923.48 × 2,201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.25x = 19,648,421.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,648,421.13/5,955.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.34

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