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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.64, 8,936.60 and 2,261.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.64, 8,936.60 and 2,261.61 is: 3,392.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.64 : 8,936.60 = 2,261.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.64/8,936.60 = 2,261.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.64x = 8,936.60 × 2,261.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.64x = 20,211,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,211,092.62/5,957.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.47

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