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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,891.83, 8,835.62 and 1,730.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,891.83, 8,835.62 and 1,730.72 is: 2,595.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,891.83 : 8,835.62 = 1,730.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,891.83/8,835.62 = 1,730.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,891.83x = 8,835.62 × 1,730.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,891.83x = 15,291,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,291,997.68/5,891.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.46

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