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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.34, 8,951.02 and 2,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.34, 8,951.02 and 2,268.72 is: 3,403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.34 : 8,951.02 = 2,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.34/8,951.02 = 2,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.34x = 8,951.02 × 2,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.34x = 20,307,330.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,307,330.05/5,967.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.08

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