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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.83, 8,942.64 and 2,066.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.83, 8,942.64 and 2,066.18 is: 3,099.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.83 : 8,942.64 = 2,066.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.83/8,942.64 = 2,066.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.83x = 8,942.64 × 2,066.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.83x = 18,477,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,477,103.92/5,961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.23

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