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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,871.88, 8,807.82 and 1,975.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,871.88, 8,807.82 and 1,975.96 is: 2,963.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,871.88 : 8,807.82 = 1,975.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,871.88/8,807.82 = 1,975.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,871.88x = 8,807.82 × 1,975.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,871.88x = 17,403,900.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,403,900.01/5,871.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.94

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