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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.67, 8,950.19 and 2,847.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.67, 8,950.19 and 2,847.01 is: 4,270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.67 : 8,950.19 = 2,847.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.67/8,950.19 = 2,847.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.67x = 8,950.19 × 2,847.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.67x = 25,481,280.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,481,280.43/5,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.60

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