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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.66, 8,946.48 and 2,015.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.66, 8,946.48 and 2,015.29 is: 3,023.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.66 : 8,946.48 = 2,015.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.66/8,946.48 = 2,015.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.66x = 8,946.48 × 2,015.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.66x = 18,029,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,029,770.42/5,963.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.27

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