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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.28, 8,948.07 and 2,267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.28, 8,948.07 and 2,267.19 is: 3,400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.28 : 8,948.07 = 2,267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.28/8,948.07 = 2,267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.28x = 8,948.07 × 2,267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.28x = 20,286,974.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,286,974.82/5,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.27

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