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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.76, 8,945.55 and 2,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.76, 8,945.55 and 2,265.30 is: 3,397.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.76 : 8,945.55 = 2,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.76/8,945.55 = 2,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.76x = 8,945.55 × 2,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.76x = 20,264,354.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,264,354.42/5,963.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.92

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