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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.04, 8,945.28 and 2,844.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.04, 8,945.28 and 2,844.12 is: 4,264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.04 : 8,945.28 = 2,844.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.04/8,945.28 = 2,844.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.04x = 8,945.28 × 2,844.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.04x = 25,441,449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,441,449.75/5,966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.38

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