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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.63, 8,951.24 and 2,268.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.63, 8,951.24 and 2,268.93 is: 3,403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.63 : 8,951.24 = 2,268.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.63/8,951.24 = 2,268.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.63x = 8,951.24 × 2,268.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.63x = 20,309,776.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,309,776.21/5,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.89

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