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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,890.74, 8,832.87 and 2,767.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,890.74, 8,832.87 and 2,767.11 is: 4,149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,890.74 : 8,832.87 = 2,767.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,890.74/8,832.87 = 2,767.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,890.74x = 8,832.87 × 2,767.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,890.74x = 24,441,522.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,441,522.91/5,890.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.14

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