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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.28, 8,854.58 and 2,784.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.28, 8,854.58 and 2,784.76 is: 4,174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.28 : 8,854.58 = 2,784.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.28/8,854.58 = 2,784.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.28x = 8,854.58 × 2,784.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.28x = 24,657,880.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,657,880.20/5,906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,174.86

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