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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.96, 8,950.68 and 2,072.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.96, 8,950.68 and 2,072.88 is: 3,107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.96 : 8,950.68 = 2,072.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.96/8,950.68 = 2,072.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.96x = 8,950.68 × 2,072.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.96x = 18,553,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553,685.56/5,970.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.32

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