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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.66, 8,949.98 and 2,268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.66, 8,949.98 and 2,268.02 is: 3,402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.66 : 8,949.98 = 2,268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.66/8,949.98 = 2,268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.66x = 8,949.98 × 2,268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.66x = 20,298,733.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,298,733.64/5,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.03

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