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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.91, 8,951.85 and 2,220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.91, 8,951.85 and 2,220.14 is: 3,331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.91 : 8,951.85 = 2,220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.91/8,951.85 = 2,220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.91x = 8,951.85 × 2,220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.91x = 19,874,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,874,382.64/5,964.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.88

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