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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.25, 8,939.95 and 1,577.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.25, 8,939.95 and 1,577.61 is: 2,366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.25 : 8,939.95 = 1,577.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.25/8,939.95 = 1,577.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.25x = 8,939.95 × 1,577.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.25x = 14,103,701.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,103,701.93/5,960.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.30

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