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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.13, 8,947.17 and 2,267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.13, 8,947.17 and 2,267.46 is: 3,400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.13 : 8,947.17 = 2,267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.13/8,947.17 = 2,267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.13x = 8,947.17 × 2,267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.13x = 20,287,350.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,287,350.09/5,966.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.42

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