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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.64, 8,951.99 and 3,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.64, 8,951.99 and 3,044.16 is: 4,567.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.64 : 8,951.99 = 3,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.64/8,951.99 = 3,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.64x = 8,951.99 × 3,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.64x = 27,251,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,251,274.66/5,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.27

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