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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.79, 8,946.90 and 2,265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.79, 8,946.90 and 2,265.33 is: 3,398.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.79 : 8,946.90 = 2,265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.79/8,946.90 = 2,265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.79x = 8,946.90 × 2,265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.79x = 20,267,680.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,267,680.98/5,963.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.46

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