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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.95, 8,950.68 and 2,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.95, 8,950.68 and 2,268.88 is: 3,402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.95 : 8,950.68 = 2,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.95/8,950.68 = 2,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.95x = 8,950.68 × 2,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.95x = 20,307,996.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,307,996.46/5,967.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.85

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