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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.95, 8,961.08 and 1,591.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.95, 8,961.08 and 1,591.41 is: 2,387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.95 : 8,961.08 = 1,591.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.95/8,961.08 = 1,591.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.95x = 8,961.08 × 1,591.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.95x = 14,260,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,260,752.32/5,973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.16

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