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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.91, 8,948.87 and 2,267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.91, 8,948.87 and 2,267.27 is: 3,400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.91 : 8,948.87 = 2,267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.91/8,948.87 = 2,267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.91x = 8,948.87 × 2,267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.91x = 20,289,448.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,289,448.40/5,965.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.90

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