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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.44, 8,948.16 and 2,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.44, 8,948.16 and 2,070.80 is: 3,105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.44 : 8,948.16 = 2,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.44/8,948.16 = 2,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.44x = 8,948.16 × 2,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.44x = 18,529,849.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,529,849.73/5,967.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.16

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