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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966, 8,945.72 and 2,682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966, 8,945.72 and 2,682.32 is: 4,022.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966 : 8,945.72 = 2,682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966/8,945.72 = 2,682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966x = 8,945.72 × 2,682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966x = 23,995,283.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,995,283.67/5,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.01

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