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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.39, 8,942.22 and 2,265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.39, 8,942.22 and 2,265.36 is: 3,398.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.39 : 8,942.22 = 2,265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.39/8,942.22 = 2,265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.39x = 8,942.22 × 2,265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.39x = 20,257,347.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,257,347.50/5,961.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.09

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