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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,862.76, 8,792.70 and 1,967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,862.76, 8,792.70 and 1,967.08 is: 2,950.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,862.76 : 8,792.70 = 1,967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,862.76/8,792.70 = 1,967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,862.76x = 8,792.70 × 1,967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,862.76x = 17,295,944.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,295,944.32/5,862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.14

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