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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.16, 8,953.74 and 2,270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.16, 8,953.74 and 2,270.52 is: 3,405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.16 : 8,953.74 = 2,270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.16/8,953.74 = 2,270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.16x = 8,953.74 × 2,270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.16x = 20,329,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,329,645.74/5,969.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.78

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