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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.23, 8,966.29 and 1,594.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.23, 8,966.29 and 1,594.59 is: 2,392.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.23 : 8,966.29 = 1,594.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.23/8,966.29 = 1,594.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.23x = 8,966.29 × 1,594.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.23x = 14,297,556.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,297,556.37/5,977.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.00

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