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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.94, 8,944.50 and 2,067.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.94, 8,944.50 and 2,067.44 is: 3,101.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.94 : 8,944.50 = 2,067.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.94/8,944.50 = 2,067.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.94x = 8,944.50 × 2,067.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.94x = 18,492,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,492,217.08/5,962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.19

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