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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.62, 8,966.43 and 1,595.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.62, 8,966.43 and 1,595.10 is: 2,392.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.62 : 8,966.43 = 1,595.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.62/8,966.43 = 1,595.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.62x = 8,966.43 × 1,595.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.62x = 14,302,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,302,352.49/5,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.65

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