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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.21, 8,946.61 and 2,015.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.21, 8,946.61 and 2,015.62 is: 3,023.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.21 : 8,946.61 = 2,015.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.21/8,946.61 = 2,015.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.21x = 8,946.61 × 2,015.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.21x = 18,032,938.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,032,938.64/5,964.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.53

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