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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.94, 8,947.50 and 2,069.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.94, 8,947.50 and 2,069.44 is: 3,104.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.94 : 8,947.50 = 2,069.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.94/8,947.50 = 2,069.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.94x = 8,947.50 × 2,069.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.94x = 18,516,314.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,516,314.40/5,964.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.19

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