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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.96, 8,944.92 and 1,581.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.96, 8,944.92 and 1,581.86 is: 2,372.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.96 : 8,944.92 = 1,581.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.96/8,944.92 = 1,581.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.96x = 8,944.92 × 1,581.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.96x = 14,149,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,149,566.43/5,963.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.51

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