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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.52, 8,961.62 and 1,592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.52, 8,961.62 and 1,592.02 is: 2,387.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.52 : 8,961.62 = 1,592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.52/8,961.62 = 1,592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.52x = 8,961.62 × 1,592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.52x = 14,267,025.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267,025.50/5,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.98

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