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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.78, 8,950.02 and 1,584.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.78, 8,950.02 and 1,584.54 is: 2,376.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.78 : 8,950.02 = 1,584.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.78/8,950.02 = 1,584.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.78x = 8,950.02 × 1,584.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.78x = 14,181,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,181,664.69/5,966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.77

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