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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.44, 8,946.66 and 2,069.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.44, 8,946.66 and 2,069.80 is: 3,103.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.44 : 8,946.66 = 2,069.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.44/8,946.66 = 2,069.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.44x = 8,946.66 × 2,069.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.44x = 18,517,796.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,517,796.87/5,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.66

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