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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.47, 8,946.72 and 1,581.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.47, 8,946.72 and 1,581.96 is: 2,372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.47 : 8,946.72 = 1,581.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.47/8,946.72 = 1,581.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.47x = 8,946.72 × 1,581.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.47x = 14,153,386.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,153,386.72/5,964.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.95

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