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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.94, 8,966.23 and 1,595.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.94, 8,966.23 and 1,595.74 is: 2,393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.94 : 8,966.23 = 1,595.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.94/8,966.23 = 1,595.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.94x = 8,966.23 × 1,595.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.94x = 14,307,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,307,771.86/5,977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.43

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