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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.04, 8,950.29 and 2,267.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.04, 8,950.29 and 2,267.58 is: 3,401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.04 : 8,950.29 = 2,267.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.04/8,950.29 = 2,267.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.04x = 8,950.29 × 2,267.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.04x = 20,295,498.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,295,498.60/5,966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.84

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