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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.66, 8,950.02 and 2,070.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.66, 8,950.02 and 2,070.14 is: 3,105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.66 : 8,950.02 = 2,070.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.66/8,950.02 = 2,070.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.66x = 8,950.02 × 2,070.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.66x = 18,527,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,527,794.40/5,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.22

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