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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.67, 8,948.69 and 2,846.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.67, 8,948.69 and 2,846.01 is: 4,269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.67 : 8,948.69 = 2,846.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.67/8,948.69 = 2,846.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.67x = 8,948.69 × 2,846.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.67x = 25,468,047.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,468,047.00/5,965.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.10

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