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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.84, 8,950.25 and 2,071.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.84, 8,950.25 and 2,071.14 is: 3,106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.84 : 8,950.25 = 2,071.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.84/8,950.25 = 2,071.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.84x = 8,950.25 × 2,071.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.84x = 18,537,225.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,537,225.96/5,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.71

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