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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,861.63, 8,793.70 and 1,965.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,861.63, 8,793.70 and 1,965.94 is: 2,949.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,861.63 : 8,793.70 = 1,965.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,861.63/8,793.70 = 1,965.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,861.63x = 8,793.70 × 1,965.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,861.63x = 17,287,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,287,859.68/5,861.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.33

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