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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.76, 8,950.77 and 2,018.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.76, 8,950.77 and 2,018.49 is: 3,027.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.76 : 8,950.77 = 2,018.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.76/8,950.77 = 2,018.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.76x = 8,950.77 × 2,018.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.76x = 18,067,039.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,067,039.74/5,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.95

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