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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.05, 8,945.91 and 1,581.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.05, 8,945.91 and 1,581.54 is: 2,372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.05 : 8,945.91 = 1,581.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.05/8,945.91 = 1,581.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.05x = 8,945.91 × 1,581.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.05x = 14,148,314.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148,314.50/5,964.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.27

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