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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.02, 8,960.71 and 1,591.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.02, 8,960.71 and 1,591.91 is: 2,387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.02 : 8,960.71 = 1,591.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.02/8,960.71 = 1,591.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.02x = 8,960.71 × 1,591.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.02x = 14,264,643.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,264,643.86/5,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,387.38

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