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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.02, 8,949.06 and 2,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.02, 8,949.06 and 2,073.16 is: 3,109.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.02 : 8,949.06 = 2,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.02/8,949.06 = 2,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.02x = 8,949.06 × 2,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.02x = 18,552,833.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,552,833.23/5,966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.75

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