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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.43, 8,951.25 and 2,070.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.43, 8,951.25 and 2,070.84 is: 3,106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.43 : 8,951.25 = 2,070.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.43/8,951.25 = 2,070.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.43x = 8,951.25 × 2,070.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.43x = 18,536,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,536,606.55/5,966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.82

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