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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.54, 8,957.82 and 1,588.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.54, 8,957.82 and 1,588.99 is: 2,383.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.54 : 8,957.82 = 1,588.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.54/8,957.82 = 1,588.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.54x = 8,957.82 × 1,588.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.54x = 14,233,898.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,233,898.55/5,971.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.62

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