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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.64, 8,943.06 and 2,066.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.64, 8,943.06 and 2,066.02 is: 3,099.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.64 : 8,943.06 = 2,066.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.64/8,943.06 = 2,066.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.64x = 8,943.06 × 2,066.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.64x = 18,476,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,476,540.82/5,961.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.24

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