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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.80, 8,945.70 and 2,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.80, 8,945.70 and 2,264.80 is: 3,397.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.80 : 8,945.70 = 2,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.80/8,945.70 = 2,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.80x = 8,945.70 × 2,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.80x = 20,260,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,260,221.36/5,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.20

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