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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.16, 8,947.73 and 2,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.16, 8,947.73 and 2,266.52 is: 3,399.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.16 : 8,947.73 = 2,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.16/8,947.73 = 2,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.16x = 8,947.73 × 2,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.16x = 20,280,169.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,280,169.93/5,965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.77

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