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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.41, 8,948.93 and 1,584.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.41, 8,948.93 and 1,584.21 is: 2,376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.41 : 8,948.93 = 1,584.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.41/8,948.93 = 1,584.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.41x = 8,948.93 × 1,584.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.41x = 14,176,984.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,176,984.40/5,966.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.13

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