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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,946.72, 8,914.59 and 2,050.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,946.72, 8,914.59 and 2,050.26 is: 3,073.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946.72 : 8,914.59 = 2,050.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946.72/8,914.59 = 2,050.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946.72x = 8,914.59 × 2,050.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946.72x = 18,277,227.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,277,227.29/5,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.50

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