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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,867.88, 8,801.84 and 1,763.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,867.88, 8,801.84 and 1,763.88 is: 2,645.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,867.88 : 8,801.84 = 1,763.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,867.88/8,801.84 = 1,763.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,867.88x = 8,801.84 × 1,763.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,867.88x = 15,525,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,525,389.54/5,867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.83

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