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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,851.83, 8,775.91 and 1,955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,851.83, 8,775.91 and 1,955.32 is: 2,932.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,851.83 : 8,775.91 = 1,955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,851.83/8,775.91 = 1,955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,851.83x = 8,775.91 × 1,955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,851.83x = 17,159,742.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,159,742.21/5,851.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.37

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