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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.52, 8,943.84 and 2,068.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.52, 8,943.84 and 2,068.32 is: 3,100.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.52 : 8,943.84 = 2,068.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.52/8,943.84 = 2,068.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.52x = 8,943.84 × 2,068.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.52x = 18,498,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,498,723.15/5,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.42

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