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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.73, 8,947.94 and 2,673.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.73, 8,947.94 and 2,673.81 is: 4,009.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.73 : 8,947.94 = 2,673.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.73/8,947.94 = 2,673.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.73x = 8,947.94 × 2,673.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.73x = 23,925,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,925,078.08/5,966.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.75

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