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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.93, 8,934.48 and 1,573.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.93, 8,934.48 and 1,573.43 is: 2,360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.93 : 8,934.48 = 1,573.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.93/8,934.48 = 1,573.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.93x = 8,934.48 × 1,573.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.93x = 14,057,734.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,057,734.19/5,955.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.29

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