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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,854.72, 8,783.36 and 1,959.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,854.72, 8,783.36 and 1,959.28 is: 2,939.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,854.72 : 8,783.36 = 1,959.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,854.72/8,783.36 = 1,959.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,854.72x = 8,783.36 × 1,959.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,854.72x = 17,209,061.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209,061.58/5,854.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,939.35

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