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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.54, 8,963.88 and 1,593.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.54, 8,963.88 and 1,593.26 is: 2,390.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.54 : 8,963.88 = 1,593.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.54/8,963.88 = 1,593.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.54x = 8,963.88 × 1,593.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.54x = 14,281,791.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,281,791.45/5,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.04

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