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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.43, 8,942.61 and 1,580.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.43, 8,942.61 and 1,580.33 is: 2,370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.43 : 8,942.61 = 1,580.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.43/8,942.61 = 1,580.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.43x = 8,942.61 × 1,580.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.43x = 14,132,230.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,132,230.15/5,962.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.22

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