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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.76, 8,953.17 and 2,020.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.76, 8,953.17 and 2,020.06 is: 3,030.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.76 : 8,953.17 = 2,020.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.76/8,953.17 = 2,020.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.76x = 8,953.17 × 2,020.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.76x = 18,085,895.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,085,895.82/5,968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.09

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