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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.45, 8,954.33 and 1,586.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.45, 8,954.33 and 1,586.91 is: 2,380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.45 : 8,954.33 = 1,586.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.45/8,954.33 = 1,586.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.45x = 8,954.33 × 1,586.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.45x = 14,209,707.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,209,707.89/5,969.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.41

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