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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.68, 8,943.36 and 2,266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.68, 8,943.36 and 2,266.89 is: 3,399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.68 : 8,943.36 = 2,266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.68/8,943.36 = 2,266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.68x = 8,943.36 × 2,266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.68x = 20,273,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,273,613.35/5,963.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.51

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