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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.88, 8,958.24 and 2,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.88, 8,958.24 and 2,223.96 is: 3,335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.88 : 8,958.24 = 2,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.88/8,958.24 = 2,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.88x = 8,958.24 × 2,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.88x = 19,922,767.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,922,767.43/5,972.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.54

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