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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,887.44, 8,829.72 and 1,783.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,887.44, 8,829.72 and 1,783.44 is: 2,674.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,887.44 : 8,829.72 = 1,783.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,887.44/8,829.72 = 1,783.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,887.44x = 8,829.72 × 1,783.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,887.44x = 15,747,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,747,275.84/5,887.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,674.72

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