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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.52, 8,797.08 and 1,967.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.52, 8,797.08 and 1,967.60 is: 2,952.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.52 : 8,797.08 = 1,967.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.52/8,797.08 = 1,967.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.52x = 8,797.08 × 1,967.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.52x = 17,309,134.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,309,134.61/5,863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.00

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