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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.47, 8,961.80 and 1,592.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.47, 8,961.80 and 1,592.55 is: 2,388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.47 : 8,961.80 = 1,592.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.47/8,961.80 = 1,592.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.47x = 8,961.80 × 1,592.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.47x = 14,272,106.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,272,106.63/5,974.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.85

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