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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.41, 8,948.80 and 2,269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.41, 8,948.80 and 2,269.57 is: 3,404.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.41 : 8,948.80 = 2,269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.41/8,948.80 = 2,269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.41x = 8,948.80 × 2,269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.41x = 20,309,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,309,899.97/5,966.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.04

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