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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.92, 8,933.19 and 1,573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.92, 8,933.19 and 1,573.72 is: 2,360.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.92 : 8,933.19 = 1,573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.92/8,933.19 = 1,573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.92x = 8,933.19 × 1,573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.92x = 14,058,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,058,311.53/5,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.39

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