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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.80, 8,802.62 and 1,971.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.80, 8,802.62 and 1,971.32 is: 2,957.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.80 : 8,802.62 = 1,971.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.80/8,802.62 = 1,971.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.80x = 8,802.62 × 1,971.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.80x = 17,352,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,352,780.86/5,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,957.29

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