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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.47, 8,945.21 and 2,264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.47, 8,945.21 and 2,264.83 is: 3,397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.47 : 8,945.21 = 2,264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.47/8,945.21 = 2,264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.47x = 8,945.21 × 2,264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.47x = 20,259,363.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,259,363.26/5,963.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.25

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