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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.67, 8,949.30 and 1,584.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.67, 8,949.30 and 1,584.47 is: 2,376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.67 : 8,949.30 = 1,584.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.67/8,949.30 = 1,584.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.67x = 8,949.30 × 1,584.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.67x = 14,179,852.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,179,852.62/5,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.51

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