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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.68, 8,949.08 and 2,071.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.68, 8,949.08 and 2,071.17 is: 3,105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.68 : 8,949.08 = 2,071.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.68/8,949.08 = 2,071.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.68x = 8,949.08 × 2,071.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.68x = 18,535,071.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,535,071.20/5,967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.91

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