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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.28, 8,949.57 and 2,268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.28, 8,949.57 and 2,268.19 is: 3,401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.28 : 8,949.57 = 2,268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.28/8,949.57 = 2,268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.28x = 8,949.57 × 2,268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.28x = 20,299,325.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,299,325.18/5,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.77

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