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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.16, 8,950.74 and 2,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.16, 8,950.74 and 2,268.52 is: 3,402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.16 : 8,950.74 = 2,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.16/8,950.74 = 2,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.16x = 8,950.74 × 2,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.16x = 20,304,932.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,304,932.70/5,967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.78

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