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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.03, 8,940.22 and 2,211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.03, 8,940.22 and 2,211.25 is: 3,315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.03 : 8,940.22 = 2,211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.03/8,940.22 = 2,211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.03x = 8,940.22 × 2,211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.03x = 19,769,061.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,769,061.48/5,962.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.83

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