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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.25, 8,800.97 and 1,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.25, 8,800.97 and 1,763.25 is: 2,644.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.25 : 8,800.97 = 1,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.25/8,800.97 = 1,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.25x = 8,800.97 × 1,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.25x = 15,518,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,518,301.54/5,867.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.90

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