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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.08, 8,959.76 and 1,590.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.08, 8,959.76 and 1,590.52 is: 2,385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.08 : 8,959.76 = 1,590.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.08/8,959.76 = 1,590.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.08x = 8,959.76 × 1,590.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.08x = 14,250,677.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250,677.48/5,973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,385.82

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