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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.92, 8,939.67 and 2,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.92, 8,939.67 and 2,266.14 is: 3,395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.92 : 8,939.67 = 2,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.92/8,939.67 = 2,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.92x = 8,939.67 × 2,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.92x = 20,258,568.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,258,568.80/5,965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.72

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