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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.08, 8,946.99 and 2,267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.08, 8,946.99 and 2,267.33 is: 3,400.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.08 : 8,946.99 = 2,267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.08/8,946.99 = 2,267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.08x = 8,946.99 × 2,267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.08x = 20,285,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,285,734.10/5,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.18

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