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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.01, 8,942.04 and 2,066.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.01, 8,942.04 and 2,066.69 is: 3,098.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.01 : 8,942.04 = 2,066.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.01/8,942.04 = 2,066.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.01x = 8,942.04 × 2,066.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.01x = 18,480,379.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,480,379.94/5,965.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.13

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