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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.67, 8,926.00 and 1,568.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.67, 8,926.00 and 1,568.57 is: 2,352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.67 : 8,926.00 = 1,568.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.67/8,926.00 = 1,568.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.67x = 8,926.00 × 1,568.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.67x = 14,001,007.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,001,007.27/5,950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.85

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