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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.40, 8,949.60 and 5,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.40, 8,949.60 and 5,966.40 is: 8,949.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.40 : 8,949.60 = 5,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.40/8,949.60 = 5,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.40x = 8,949.60 × 5,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.40x = 53,396,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,396,893.44/5,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,949.60

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