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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.62, 8,947.03 and 2,068.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.62, 8,947.03 and 2,068.03 is: 3,102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.62 : 8,947.03 = 2,068.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.62/8,947.03 = 2,068.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.62x = 8,947.03 × 2,068.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.62x = 18,502,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,502,681.72/5,963.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.59

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