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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,851, 8,778.02 and 1,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,851, 8,778.02 and 1,747 is: 2,620.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,851 : 8,778.02 = 1,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,851/8,778.02 = 1,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,851x = 8,778.02 × 1,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,851x = 15,335,200.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,335,200.94/5,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.95

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