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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.73, 8,955.69 and 2,272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.73, 8,955.69 and 2,272.01 is: 3,409.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.73 : 8,955.69 = 2,272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.73/8,955.69 = 2,272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.73x = 8,955.69 × 2,272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.73x = 20,347,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,347,405.88/5,968.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.00

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