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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.35, 8,949.89 and 1,583.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.35, 8,949.89 and 1,583.80 is: 2,375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.35 : 8,949.89 = 1,583.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.35/8,949.89 = 1,583.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.35x = 8,949.89 × 1,583.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.35x = 14,174,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,174,835.78/5,966.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.80

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