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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.62, 8,963.73 and 1,593.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.62, 8,963.73 and 1,593.11 is: 2,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.62 : 8,963.73 = 1,593.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.62/8,963.73 = 1,593.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.62x = 8,963.73 × 1,593.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.62x = 14,280,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,280,230.31/5,975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.75

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