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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.68, 8,949.24 and 1,583.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.68, 8,949.24 and 1,583.22 is: 2,375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.68 : 8,949.24 = 1,583.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.68/8,949.24 = 1,583.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.68x = 8,949.24 × 1,583.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.68x = 14,168,615.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,168,615.75/5,965.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.02

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