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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.06, 8,942.70 and 2,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.06, 8,942.70 and 2,264.40 is: 3,397.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.06 : 8,942.70 = 2,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.06/8,942.70 = 2,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.06x = 8,942.70 × 2,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.06x = 20,249,849.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,249,849.88/5,961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.02

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