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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.85, 8,966.57 and 1,595.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.85, 8,966.57 and 1,595.07 is: 2,392.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.85 : 8,966.57 = 1,595.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.85/8,966.57 = 1,595.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.85x = 8,966.57 × 1,595.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.85x = 14,302,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,302,298.83/5,977.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.55

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