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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.77, 8,944.24 and 2,066.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.77, 8,944.24 and 2,066.17 is: 3,099.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.77 : 8,944.24 = 2,066.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.77/8,944.24 = 2,066.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.77x = 8,944.24 × 2,066.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.77x = 18,480,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,480,320.36/5,961.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.80

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