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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.39, 8,943.72 and 2,266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.39, 8,943.72 and 2,266.36 is: 3,399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.39 : 8,943.72 = 2,266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.39/8,943.72 = 2,266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.39x = 8,943.72 × 2,266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.39x = 20,269,689.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,269,689.26/5,962.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.59

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