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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.86, 8,949.58 and 1,584.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.86, 8,949.58 and 1,584.65 is: 2,376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.86 : 8,949.58 = 1,584.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.86/8,949.58 = 1,584.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.86x = 8,949.58 × 1,584.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.86x = 14,181,951.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,181,951.95/5,966.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.79

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