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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.60, 8,963.81 and 1,592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.60, 8,963.81 and 1,592.96 is: 2,389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.60 : 8,963.81 = 1,592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.60/8,963.81 = 1,592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.60x = 8,963.81 × 1,592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.60x = 14,278,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,278,990.78/5,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.55

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