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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.84, 8,947.27 and 2,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.84, 8,947.27 and 2,266.20 is: 3,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.84 : 8,947.27 = 2,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.84/8,947.27 = 2,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.84x = 8,947.27 × 2,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.84x = 20,276,269.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,276,269.57/5,964.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.30

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