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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,903.91, 8,855.83 and 1,743.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,903.91, 8,855.83 and 1,743.56 is: 2,615.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,903.91 : 8,855.83 = 1,743.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,903.91/8,855.83 = 1,743.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,903.91x = 8,855.83 × 1,743.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,903.91x = 15,440,699.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,440,699.42/5,903.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.33

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