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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.58, 8,931.57 and 1,571.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.58, 8,931.57 and 1,571.87 is: 2,357.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.58 : 8,931.57 = 1,571.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.58/8,931.57 = 1,571.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.58x = 8,931.57 × 1,571.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.58x = 14,039,283.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,039,283.37/5,954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.73

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