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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.17, 8,951.91 and 2,269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.17, 8,951.91 and 2,269.11 is: 3,404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.17 : 8,951.91 = 2,269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.17/8,951.91 = 2,269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.17x = 8,951.91 × 2,269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.17x = 20,312,857.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312,857.15/5,967.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.10

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