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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.08, 8,941.62 and 1,578.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.08, 8,941.62 and 1,578.88 is: 2,368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.08 : 8,941.62 = 1,578.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.08/8,941.62 = 1,578.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.08x = 8,941.62 × 1,578.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.08x = 14,117,718.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,117,718.68/5,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.32

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