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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.94, 8,954.91 and 2,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.94, 8,954.91 and 2,271.30 is: 3,406.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.94 : 8,954.91 = 2,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.94/8,954.91 = 2,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.94x = 8,954.91 × 2,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.94x = 20,339,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,339,287.08/5,969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.95

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