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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.45, 8,942.89 and 1,580.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.45, 8,942.89 and 1,580.24 is: 2,370.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.45 : 8,942.89 = 1,580.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.45/8,942.89 = 1,580.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.45x = 8,942.89 × 1,580.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.45x = 14,131,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,131,912.49/5,962.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.15

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