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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.17, 8,948.55 and 1,583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.17, 8,948.55 and 1,583.96 is: 2,375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.17 : 8,948.55 = 1,583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.17/8,948.55 = 1,583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.17x = 8,948.55 × 1,583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.17x = 14,174,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,174,167.63/5,966.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.76

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