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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.94, 8,929.91 and 1,570.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.94, 8,929.91 and 1,570.41 is: 2,355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.94 : 8,929.91 = 1,570.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.94/8,929.91 = 1,570.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.94x = 8,929.91 × 1,570.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.94x = 14,023,623.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,023,623.89/5,952.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.75

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