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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855.63, 8,781.33 and 1,959.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855.63, 8,781.33 and 1,959.13 is: 2,937.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855.63 : 8,781.33 = 1,959.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855.63/8,781.33 = 1,959.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855.63x = 8,781.33 × 1,959.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855.63x = 17,203,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,203,723.14/5,855.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.98

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