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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.69, 8,956.89 and 1,966.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.69, 8,956.89 and 1,966.86 is: 2,950.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.69 : 8,956.89 = 1,966.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.69/8,956.89 = 1,966.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.69x = 8,956.89 × 1,966.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.69x = 17,616,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,616,948.67/5,970.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.57

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