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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.10, 8,942.90 and 2,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.10, 8,942.90 and 2,266.02 is: 3,396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.10 : 8,942.90 = 2,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.10/8,942.90 = 2,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.10x = 8,942.90 × 2,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.10x = 20,264,790.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,264,790.26/5,966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.66

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