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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.17, 8,954.62 and 1,588.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.17, 8,954.62 and 1,588.01 is: 2,381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.17 : 8,954.62 = 1,588.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.17/8,954.62 = 1,588.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.17x = 8,954.62 × 1,588.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.17x = 14,219,977.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,219,977.36/5,970.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.84

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