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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.51, 8,941.29 and 2,066.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.51, 8,941.29 and 2,066.19 is: 3,097.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.51 : 8,941.29 = 2,066.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.51/8,941.29 = 2,066.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.51x = 8,941.29 × 2,066.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.51x = 18,474,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,474,359.28/5,964.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.38

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