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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.67, 8,962.02 and 1,592.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.67, 8,962.02 and 1,592.12 is: 2,388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.67 : 8,962.02 = 1,592.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.67/8,962.02 = 1,592.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.67x = 8,962.02 × 1,592.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.67x = 14,268,633.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,268,633.69/5,974.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.19

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