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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.64, 8,928.98 and 1,569.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.64, 8,928.98 and 1,569.98 is: 2,354.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.64 : 8,928.98 = 1,569.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.64/8,928.98 = 1,569.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.64x = 8,928.98 × 1,569.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.64x = 14,018,267.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,018,267.53/5,952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.97

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