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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.92, 8,934.64 and 2,260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.92, 8,934.64 and 2,260.24 is: 3,387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.92 : 8,934.64 = 2,260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.92/8,934.64 = 2,260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.92x = 8,934.64 × 2,260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.92x = 20,194,430.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,194,430.71/5,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.24

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