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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.83, 8,942.74 and 1,579.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.83, 8,942.74 and 1,579.63 is: 2,369.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.83 : 8,942.74 = 1,579.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.83/8,942.74 = 1,579.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.83x = 8,942.74 × 1,579.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.83x = 14,126,220.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,126,220.39/5,961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.44

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