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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.91, 8,862.10 and 1,747.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.91, 8,862.10 and 1,747.03 is: 2,621.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.91 : 8,862.10 = 1,747.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.91/8,862.10 = 1,747.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.91x = 8,862.10 × 1,747.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.91x = 15,482,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,482,328.04/5,906.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.05

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