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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.61, 8,975.81 and 1,601.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.61, 8,975.81 and 1,601.51 is: 2,402.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.61 : 8,975.81 = 1,601.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.61/8,975.81 = 1,601.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.61x = 8,975.81 × 1,601.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.61x = 14,374,808.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,374,808.60/5,983.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.37

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