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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.53, 8,947.84 and 2,267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.53, 8,947.84 and 2,267.08 is: 3,401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.53 : 8,947.84 = 2,267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.53/8,947.84 = 2,267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.53x = 8,947.84 × 2,267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.53x = 20,285,483.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,285,483.13/5,964.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.02

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