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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.45, 8,949.83 and 1,583.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.45, 8,949.83 and 1,583.91 is: 2,375.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.45 : 8,949.83 = 1,583.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.45/8,949.83 = 1,583.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.45x = 8,949.83 × 1,583.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.45x = 14,175,717.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,175,717.32/5,966.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.91

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