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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.70, 8,947.94 and 2,270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.70, 8,947.94 and 2,270.18 is: 3,403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.70 : 8,947.94 = 2,270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.70/8,947.94 = 2,270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.70x = 8,947.94 × 2,270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.70x = 20,313,445.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,313,445.45/5,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.90

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