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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.67, 8,947.35 and 3,192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.67, 8,947.35 and 3,192.81 is: 4,787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.67 : 8,947.35 = 3,192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.67/8,947.35 = 3,192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.67x = 8,947.35 × 3,192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.67x = 28,567,188.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,567,188.55/5,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.79

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