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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.37, 8,943.98 and 2,263.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.37, 8,943.98 and 2,263.91 is: 3,396.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.37 : 8,943.98 = 2,263.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.37/8,943.98 = 2,263.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.37x = 8,943.98 × 2,263.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.37x = 20,248,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,248,309.72/5,962.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.02

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