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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.92, 8,945.33 and 2,268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.92, 8,945.33 and 2,268.42 is: 3,401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.92 : 8,945.33 = 2,268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.92/8,945.33 = 2,268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.92x = 8,945.33 × 2,268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.92x = 20,291,715.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,291,715.08/5,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.27

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