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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.49, 8,949.73 and 1,583.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.49, 8,949.73 and 1,583.83 is: 2,375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.49 : 8,949.73 = 1,583.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.49/8,949.73 = 1,583.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.49x = 8,949.73 × 1,583.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.49x = 14,174,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,174,824.53/5,966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.74

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