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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.86, 8,958.67 and 2,272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.86, 8,958.67 and 2,272.12 is: 3,409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.86 : 8,958.67 = 2,272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.86/8,958.67 = 2,272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.86x = 8,958.67 × 2,272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.86x = 20,355,178.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,355,178.96/5,969.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.66

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