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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.16, 8,949.24 and 2,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.16, 8,949.24 and 2,267.52 is: 3,401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.16 : 8,949.24 = 2,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.16/8,949.24 = 2,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.16x = 8,949.24 × 2,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.16x = 20,292,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,292,580.68/5,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.28

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