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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.88, 8,948.83 and 2,070.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.88, 8,948.83 and 2,070.29 is: 3,105.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.88 : 8,948.83 = 2,070.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.88/8,948.83 = 2,070.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.88x = 8,948.83 × 2,070.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.88x = 18,526,690.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,526,690.46/5,965.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.44

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