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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.94, 8,943 and 2,066.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.94, 8,943 and 2,066.43 is: 3,099.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.94 : 8,943 = 2,066.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.94/8,943 = 2,066.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.94x = 8,943 × 2,066.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.94x = 18,480,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,480,083.49/5,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.68

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