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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.31, 8,946.56 and 2,067.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.31, 8,946.56 and 2,067.72 is: 3,102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.31 : 8,946.56 = 2,067.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.31/8,946.56 = 2,067.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.31x = 8,946.56 × 2,067.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.31x = 18,498,936.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,498,936.31/5,963.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.13

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