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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.69, 8,795.54 and 1,759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.69, 8,795.54 and 1,759.69 is: 2,639.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.69 : 8,795.54 = 1,759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.69/8,795.54 = 1,759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.69x = 8,795.54 × 1,759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.69x = 15,477,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,477,393.00/5,863.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.53

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