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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.99, 8,753.98 and 1,940.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.99, 8,753.98 and 1,940.39 is: 2,910.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.99 : 8,753.98 = 1,940.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.99/8,753.98 = 1,940.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.99x = 8,753.98 × 1,940.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.99x = 16,986,159.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,986,159.56/5,835.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.59

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