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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,874.92, 8,811.54 and 1,713.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,874.92, 8,811.54 and 1,713.82 is: 2,570.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,874.92 : 8,811.54 = 1,713.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,874.92/8,811.54 = 1,713.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,874.92x = 8,811.54 × 1,713.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,874.92x = 15,101,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,101,393.48/5,874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.48

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