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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.83, 8,948.46 and 2,267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.83, 8,948.46 and 2,267.76 is: 3,401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.83 : 8,948.46 = 2,267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.83/8,948.46 = 2,267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.83x = 8,948.46 × 2,267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.83x = 20,292,959.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,292,959.65/5,965.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.53

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