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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.47, 8,963.30 and 1,593.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.47, 8,963.30 and 1,593.55 is: 2,390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.47 : 8,963.30 = 1,593.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.47/8,963.30 = 1,593.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.47x = 8,963.30 × 1,593.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.47x = 14,283,466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,283,466.72/5,975.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.35

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