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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,837.66, 8,756.50 and 1,942.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,837.66, 8,756.50 and 1,942.10 is: 2,913.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,837.66 : 8,756.50 = 1,942.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,837.66/8,756.50 = 1,942.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,837.66x = 8,756.50 × 1,942.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,837.66x = 17,005,998.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,005,998.65/5,837.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.15

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