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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.45, 8,945.57 and 1,580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.45, 8,945.57 and 1,580.76 is: 2,371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.45 : 8,945.57 = 1,580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.45/8,945.57 = 1,580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.45x = 8,945.57 × 1,580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.45x = 14,140,803.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,140,803.19/5,963.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.25

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