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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.94, 8,950.50 and 2,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.94, 8,950.50 and 2,071.44 is: 3,107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.94 : 8,950.50 = 2,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.94/8,950.50 = 2,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.94x = 8,950.50 × 2,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.94x = 18,540,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,540,423.72/5,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.19

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