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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,856, 8,783.82 and 1,696.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,856, 8,783.82 and 1,696.11 is: 2,544.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,856 : 8,783.82 = 1,696.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,856/8,783.82 = 1,696.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,856x = 8,783.82 × 1,696.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,856x = 14,898,324.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,898,324.94/5,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.11

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