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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.78, 8,950.71 and 2,455.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.78, 8,950.71 and 2,455.97 is: 3,684.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.78 : 8,950.71 = 2,455.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.78/8,950.71 = 2,455.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.78x = 8,950.71 × 2,455.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.78x = 21,982,675.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,982,675.24/5,966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.18

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