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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.62, 8,941.32 and 1,577.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.62, 8,941.32 and 1,577.97 is: 2,367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.62 : 8,941.32 = 1,577.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.62/8,941.32 = 1,577.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.62x = 8,941.32 × 1,577.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.62x = 14,109,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,109,134.72/5,960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.06

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