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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.16, 8,952.24 and 2,269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.16, 8,952.24 and 2,269.52 is: 3,404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.16 : 8,952.24 = 2,269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.16/8,952.24 = 2,269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.16x = 8,952.24 × 2,269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.16x = 20,317,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,317,287.72/5,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.28

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