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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.64, 8,965.47 and 1,595.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.64, 8,965.47 and 1,595.18 is: 2,392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.64 : 8,965.47 = 1,595.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.64/8,965.47 = 1,595.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.64x = 8,965.47 × 1,595.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.64x = 14,301,538.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,301,538.43/5,977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.51

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