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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.62, 8,807.44 and 1,976.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.62, 8,807.44 and 1,976.04 is: 2,964.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.62 : 8,807.44 = 1,976.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.62/8,807.44 = 1,976.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.62x = 8,807.44 × 1,976.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.62x = 17,403,853.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,403,853.74/5,871.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.06

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