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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.86, 8,950.29 and 2,071.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.86, 8,950.29 and 2,071.27 is: 3,106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.86 : 8,950.29 = 2,071.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.86/8,950.29 = 2,071.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.86x = 8,950.29 × 2,071.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.86x = 18,538,467.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,538,467.17/5,966.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.91

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