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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.96, 8,947.62 and 2,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.96, 8,947.62 and 2,069.40 is: 3,104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.96 : 8,947.62 = 2,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.96/8,947.62 = 2,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.96x = 8,947.62 × 2,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.96x = 18,516,204.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,516,204.83/5,964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.16

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