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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.67, 8,949.92 and 2,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.67, 8,949.92 and 2,017.08 is: 3,025.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.67 : 8,949.92 = 2,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.67/8,949.92 = 2,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.67x = 8,949.92 × 2,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.67x = 18,052,704.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052,704.63/5,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.59

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