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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.39, 8,935.95 and 2,848.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.39, 8,935.95 and 2,848.59 is: 4,266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.39 : 8,935.95 = 2,848.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.39/8,935.95 = 2,848.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.39x = 8,935.95 × 2,848.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.39x = 25,454,813.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,454,813.13/5,966.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.37

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