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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.42, 8,932.97 and 1,572.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.42, 8,932.97 and 1,572.91 is: 2,359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.42 : 8,932.97 = 1,572.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.42/8,932.97 = 1,572.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.42x = 8,932.97 × 1,572.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.42x = 14,050,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,050,767.04/5,955.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.33

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