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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.38, 8,943.62 and 2,263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.38, 8,943.62 and 2,263.63 is: 3,396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.38 : 8,943.62 = 2,263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.38/8,943.62 = 2,263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.38x = 8,943.62 × 2,263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.38x = 20,245,046.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,245,046.54/5,961.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.03

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