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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,862.32, 8,791.64 and 1,965.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,862.32, 8,791.64 and 1,965.81 is: 2,948.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,862.32 : 8,791.64 = 1,965.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,862.32/8,791.64 = 1,965.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,862.32x = 8,791.64 × 1,965.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,862.32x = 17,282,693.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,282,693.83/5,862.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.10

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