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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.07, 8,947.86 and 2,267.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.07, 8,947.86 and 2,267.01 is: 3,400.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.07 : 8,947.86 = 2,267.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.07/8,947.86 = 2,267.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.07x = 8,947.86 × 2,267.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.07x = 20,284,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284,888.10/5,966.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.04

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