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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,891.67, 8,830.64 and 2,769.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,891.67, 8,830.64 and 2,769.73 is: 4,151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,891.67 : 8,830.64 = 2,769.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,891.67/8,830.64 = 2,769.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,891.67x = 8,830.64 × 2,769.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,891.67x = 24,458,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,458,473.37/5,891.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.37

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