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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.54, 8,951.85 and 1,585.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.54, 8,951.85 and 1,585.17 is: 2,377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.54 : 8,951.85 = 1,585.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.54/8,951.85 = 1,585.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.54x = 8,951.85 × 1,585.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.54x = 14,190,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,190,204.06/5,967.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.90

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