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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.08, 8,951.40 and 2,267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.08, 8,951.40 and 2,267.70 is: 3,402.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.08 : 8,951.40 = 2,267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.08/8,951.40 = 2,267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.08x = 8,951.40 × 2,267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.08x = 20,299,089.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,299,089.78/5,965.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.99

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