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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,887.53, 8,831.39 and 1,941.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,887.53, 8,831.39 and 1,941.59 is: 2,912.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,887.53 : 8,831.39 = 1,941.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,887.53/8,831.39 = 1,941.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,887.53x = 8,831.39 × 1,941.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,887.53x = 17,146,950.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,146,950.88/5,887.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.42

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