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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.70, 8,944.08 and 2,263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.70, 8,944.08 and 2,263.98 is: 3,396.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.70 : 8,944.08 = 2,263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.70/8,944.08 = 2,263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.70x = 8,944.08 × 2,263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.70x = 20,249,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,249,218.24/5,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.55

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