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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.90, 8,942.94 and 2,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.90, 8,942.94 and 2,265.84 is: 3,398.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.90 : 8,942.94 = 2,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.90/8,942.94 = 2,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.90x = 8,942.94 × 2,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.90x = 20,263,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,263,271.17/5,961.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.79

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