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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.66, 8,951.52 and 2,071.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.66, 8,951.52 and 2,071.14 is: 3,106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.66 : 8,951.52 = 2,071.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.66/8,951.52 = 2,071.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.66x = 8,951.52 × 2,071.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.66x = 18,539,851.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,539,851.13/5,967.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.72

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