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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.28, 8,947.68 and 2,070.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.28, 8,947.68 and 2,070.56 is: 3,105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.28 : 8,947.68 = 2,070.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.28/8,947.68 = 2,070.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.28x = 8,947.68 × 2,070.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.28x = 18,526,708.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,526,708.30/5,965.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.76

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