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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.47, 8,946.70 and 2,265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.47, 8,946.70 and 2,265.83 is: 3,398.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.47 : 8,946.70 = 2,265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.47/8,946.70 = 2,265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.47x = 8,946.70 × 2,265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.47x = 20,271,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,271,701.26/5,964.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.74

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