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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.71, 8,961.82 and 1,592.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.71, 8,961.82 and 1,592.17 is: 2,388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.71 : 8,961.82 = 1,592.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.71/8,961.82 = 1,592.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.71x = 8,961.82 × 1,592.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.71x = 14,268,773.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,268,773.93/5,974.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.19

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