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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.66, 8,942.48 and 2,263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.66, 8,942.48 and 2,263.01 is: 3,394.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.66 : 8,942.48 = 2,263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.66/8,942.48 = 2,263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.66x = 8,942.48 × 2,263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.66x = 20,236,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,236,921.66/5,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.51

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