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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.72, 8,965.76 and 1,594.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.72, 8,965.76 and 1,594.35 is: 2,391.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.72 : 8,965.76 = 1,594.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.72/8,965.76 = 1,594.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.72x = 8,965.76 × 1,594.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.72x = 14,294,551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,294,551.48/5,976.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.71

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