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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.56, 8,952.72 and 1,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.56, 8,952.72 and 1,586.28 is: 2,379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.56 : 8,952.72 = 1,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.56/8,952.72 = 1,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.56x = 8,952.72 × 1,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.56x = 14,201,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,201,520.68/5,968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.39

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