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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.40, 8,942.09 and 2,266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.40, 8,942.09 and 2,266.67 is: 3,397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.40 : 8,942.09 = 2,266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.40/8,942.09 = 2,266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.40x = 8,942.09 × 2,266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.40x = 20,268,711.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,268,711.10/5,965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.71

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