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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.13, 8,933.07 and 1,572.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.13, 8,933.07 and 1,572.47 is: 2,358.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.13 : 8,933.07 = 1,572.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.13/8,933.07 = 1,572.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.13x = 8,933.07 × 1,572.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.13x = 14,046,970.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,046,970.47/5,955.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.80

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