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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.38, 8,951.52 and 2,269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.38, 8,951.52 and 2,269.56 is: 3,403.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.38 : 8,951.52 = 2,269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.38/8,951.52 = 2,269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.38x = 8,951.52 × 2,269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.38x = 20,316,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,316,011.73/5,969.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.37

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