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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.93, 8,942.94 and 2,263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.93, 8,942.94 and 2,263.23 is: 3,395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.93 : 8,942.94 = 2,263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.93/8,942.94 = 2,263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.93x = 8,942.94 × 2,263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.93x = 20,239,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,239,930.10/5,960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.43

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