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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.77, 8,802.93 and 2,747.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.77, 8,802.93 and 2,747.63 is: 4,121.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.77 : 8,802.93 = 2,747.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.77/8,802.93 = 2,747.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.77x = 8,802.93 × 2,747.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.77x = 24,187,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,187,194.56/5,868.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.34

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