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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.53, 8,952.68 and 2,020.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.53, 8,952.68 and 2,020.66 is: 3,030.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.53 : 8,952.68 = 2,020.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.53/8,952.68 = 2,020.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.53x = 8,952.68 × 2,020.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.53x = 18,090,305.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,090,305.04/5,968.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.95

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