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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.48, 8,949.81 and 1,806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.48, 8,949.81 and 1,806.68 is: 2,710.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.48 : 8,949.81 = 1,806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.48/8,949.81 = 1,806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.48x = 8,949.81 × 1,806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.48x = 16,169,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,169,442.73/5,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.05

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