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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.28, 8,951.07 and 2,269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.28, 8,951.07 and 2,269.19 is: 3,403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.28 : 8,951.07 = 2,269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.28/8,951.07 = 2,269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.28x = 8,951.07 × 2,269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.28x = 20,311,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,311,678.53/5,968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.27

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