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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.44, 8,949.69 and 2,069.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.44, 8,949.69 and 2,069.15 is: 3,104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.44 : 8,949.69 = 2,069.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.44/8,949.69 = 2,069.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.44x = 8,949.69 × 2,069.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.44x = 18,518,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,518,206.32/5,964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.77

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