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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.68, 8,961.36 and 1,592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.68, 8,961.36 and 1,592.52 is: 2,388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.68 : 8,961.36 = 1,592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.68/8,961.36 = 1,592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.68x = 8,961.36 × 1,592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.68x = 14,271,145.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,271,145.03/5,974.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.60

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