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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.19, 8,955.77 and 1,588.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.19, 8,955.77 and 1,588.68 is: 2,382.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.19 : 8,955.77 = 1,588.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.19/8,955.77 = 1,588.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.19x = 8,955.77 × 1,588.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.19x = 14,227,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,227,844.74/5,971.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.75

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