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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.60, 8,834.60 and 5,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.60, 8,834.60 and 5,966.60 is: 8,834.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.60 : 8,834.60 = 5,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.60/8,834.60 = 5,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.60x = 8,834.60 × 5,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.60x = 52,712,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,712,524.36/5,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,834.60

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