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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.46, 8,940.96 and 2,262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.46, 8,940.96 and 2,262.06 is: 3,392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.46 : 8,940.96 = 2,262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.46/8,940.96 = 2,262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.46x = 8,940.96 × 2,262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.46x = 20,224,987.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,224,987.98/5,962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.06

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