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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.32, 8,933.42 and 1,572.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.32, 8,933.42 and 1,572.75 is: 2,359.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.32 : 8,933.42 = 1,572.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.32/8,933.42 = 1,572.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.32x = 8,933.42 × 1,572.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.32x = 14,050,040.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,050,040.24/5,955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.24

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