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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.83, 8,847.27 and 2,976.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.83, 8,847.27 and 2,976.74 is: 4,462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.83 : 8,847.27 = 2,976.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.83/8,847.27 = 2,976.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.83x = 8,847.27 × 2,976.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.83x = 26,335,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,335,978.26/5,901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.34

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