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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.50, 8,946.84 and 2,067.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.50, 8,946.84 and 2,067.90 is: 3,102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.50 : 8,946.84 = 2,067.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.50/8,946.84 = 2,067.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.50x = 8,946.84 × 2,067.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.50x = 18,501,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,501,170.44/5,963.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.40

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