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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.61, 8,944.85 and 2,268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.61, 8,944.85 and 2,268.11 is: 3,400.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.61 : 8,944.85 = 2,268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.61/8,944.85 = 2,268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.61x = 8,944.85 × 2,268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.61x = 20,287,931.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,287,931.77/5,965.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.82

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