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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.28, 8,946.48 and 1,805.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.28, 8,946.48 and 1,805.46 is: 2,707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.28 : 8,946.48 = 1,805.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.28/8,946.48 = 1,805.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.28x = 8,946.48 × 1,805.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.28x = 16,152,511.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,152,511.78/5,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.30

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