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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.30, 8,965.23 and 1,595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.30, 8,965.23 and 1,595.08 is: 2,392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.30 : 8,965.23 = 1,595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.30/8,965.23 = 1,595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.30x = 8,965.23 × 1,595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.30x = 14,300,259.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,300,259.07/5,977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.43

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