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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.48, 8,949.72 and 2,070.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.48, 8,949.72 and 2,070.92 is: 3,106.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.48 : 8,949.72 = 2,070.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.48/8,949.72 = 2,070.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.48x = 8,949.72 × 2,070.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.48x = 18,534,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,534,154.14/5,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.38

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