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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.28, 8,941.40 and 2,265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.28, 8,941.40 and 2,265.77 is: 3,397.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.28 : 8,941.40 = 2,265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.28/8,941.40 = 2,265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.28x = 8,941.40 × 2,265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.28x = 20,259,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,259,161.54/5,963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.32

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