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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.67, 8,955.19 and 1,587.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.67, 8,955.19 and 1,587.76 is: 2,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.67 : 8,955.19 = 1,587.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.67/8,955.19 = 1,587.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.67x = 8,955.19 × 1,587.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.67x = 14,218,692.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,218,692.47/5,970.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.42

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