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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.68, 8,797.62 and 2,906.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.68, 8,797.62 and 2,906.17 is: 4,354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.68 : 8,797.62 = 2,906.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.68/8,797.62 = 2,906.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.68x = 8,797.62 × 2,906.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.68x = 25,567,364.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,567,364.78/5,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.35

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