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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.81, 8,951.85 and 1,585.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.81, 8,951.85 and 1,585.71 is: 2,378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.81 : 8,951.85 = 1,585.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.81/8,951.85 = 1,585.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.81x = 8,951.85 × 1,585.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.81x = 14,195,038.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,195,038.06/5,967.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,378.60

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