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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.54, 8,965.38 and 1,594.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.54, 8,965.38 and 1,594.26 is: 2,391.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.54 : 8,965.38 = 1,594.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.54/8,965.38 = 1,594.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.54x = 8,965.38 × 1,594.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.54x = 14,293,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,293,146.72/5,976.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.54

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