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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.55, 8,949.92 and 1,806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.55, 8,949.92 and 1,806.60 is: 2,709.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.55 : 8,949.92 = 1,806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.55/8,949.92 = 1,806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.55x = 8,949.92 × 1,806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.55x = 16,168,916.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,168,916.44/5,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.93

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