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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.88, 8,924.41 and 2,202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.88, 8,924.41 and 2,202.50 is: 3,300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.88 : 8,924.41 = 2,202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.88/8,924.41 = 2,202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.88x = 8,924.41 × 2,202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.88x = 19,656,029.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,656,029.83/5,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.27

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