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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.63, 8,948.44 and 2,070.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.63, 8,948.44 and 2,070.07 is: 3,105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.63 : 8,948.44 = 2,070.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.63/8,948.44 = 2,070.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.63x = 8,948.44 × 2,070.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.63x = 18,523,877.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,523,877.41/5,965.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.10

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