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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.68, 8,965.86 and 1,595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.68, 8,965.86 and 1,595.52 is: 2,393.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.68 : 8,965.86 = 1,595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.68/8,965.86 = 1,595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.68x = 8,965.86 × 1,595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.68x = 14,305,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,305,208.95/5,977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.10

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