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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.72, 8,951.58 and 2,269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.72, 8,951.58 and 2,269.09 is: 3,403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.72 : 8,951.58 = 2,269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.72/8,951.58 = 2,269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.72x = 8,951.58 × 2,269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.72x = 20,311,963.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,311,963.04/5,967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.64

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