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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,865.59, 8,798.39 and 1,972.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,865.59, 8,798.39 and 1,972.73 is: 2,959.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,865.59 : 8,798.39 = 1,972.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,865.59/8,798.39 = 1,972.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,865.59x = 8,798.39 × 1,972.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,865.59x = 17,356,860.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,356,860.04/5,865.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,959.10

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