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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.73, 8,942.05 and 2,266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.73, 8,942.05 and 2,266.23 is: 3,398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.73 : 8,942.05 = 2,266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.73/8,942.05 = 2,266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.73x = 8,942.05 × 2,266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.73x = 20,264,715.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,264,715.29/5,963.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.00

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