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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.83, 8,943.62 and 2,265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.83, 8,943.62 and 2,265.06 is: 3,396.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.83 : 8,943.62 = 2,265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.83/8,943.62 = 2,265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.83x = 8,943.62 × 2,265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.83x = 20,257,858.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,257,858.13/5,963.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.79

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