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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.74, 8,921.25 and 1,565.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.74, 8,921.25 and 1,565.19 is: 2,347.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.74 : 8,921.25 = 1,565.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.74/8,921.25 = 1,565.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.74x = 8,921.25 × 1,565.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.74x = 13,963,451.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,963,451.29/5,947.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.69

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