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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.08, 8,950.64 and 2,071.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.08, 8,950.64 and 2,071.52 is: 3,107.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.08 : 8,950.64 = 2,071.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.08/8,950.64 = 2,071.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.08x = 8,950.64 × 2,071.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.08x = 18,541,429.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,541,429.77/5,967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.29

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