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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.62, 8,857.85 and 1,745.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.62, 8,857.85 and 1,745.52 is: 2,617.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.62 : 8,857.85 = 1,745.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.62/8,857.85 = 1,745.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.62x = 8,857.85 × 1,745.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.62x = 15,461,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,461,554.33/5,906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.67

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