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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.67, 8,943.26 and 3,038.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.67, 8,943.26 and 3,038.79 is: 4,554.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.67 : 8,943.26 = 3,038.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.67/8,943.26 = 3,038.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.67x = 8,943.26 × 3,038.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.67x = 27,176,673.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,176,673.86/5,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.75

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