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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,852.99, 8,778.51 and 1,957.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,852.99, 8,778.51 and 1,957.39 is: 2,935.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,852.99 : 8,778.51 = 1,957.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,852.99/8,778.51 = 1,957.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,852.99x = 8,778.51 × 1,957.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,852.99x = 17,182,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,182,967.69/5,852.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.76

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