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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.84, 8,947.62 and 2,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.84, 8,947.62 and 2,070.52 is: 3,103.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.84 : 8,947.62 = 2,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.84/8,947.62 = 2,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.84x = 8,947.62 × 2,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.84x = 18,526,226.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,526,226.16/5,968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.82

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