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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.36, 8,943.49 and 2,263.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.36, 8,943.49 and 2,263.77 is: 3,394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.36 : 8,943.49 = 2,263.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.36/8,943.49 = 2,263.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.36x = 8,943.49 × 2,263.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.36x = 20,245,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,245,998.70/5,964.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.50

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