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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.51, 8,804.09 and 1,972.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.51, 8,804.09 and 1,972.81 is: 2,959.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.51 : 8,804.09 = 1,972.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.51/8,804.09 = 1,972.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.51x = 8,804.09 × 1,972.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.51x = 17,368,786.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,368,786.93/5,868.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,959.66

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