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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.84, 8,950.68 and 1,584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.84, 8,950.68 and 1,584.20 is: 2,376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.84 : 8,950.68 = 1,584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.84/8,950.68 = 1,584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.84x = 8,950.68 × 1,584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.84x = 14,179,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,179,622.50/5,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.41

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