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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.56, 8,949.90 and 1,806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.56, 8,949.90 and 1,806.60 is: 2,709.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.56 : 8,949.90 = 1,806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.56/8,949.90 = 1,806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.56x = 8,949.90 × 1,806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.56x = 16,168,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,168,889.34/5,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.92

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