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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.01, 8,858.28 and 1,957.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.01, 8,858.28 and 1,957.08 is: 2,934.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.01 : 8,858.28 = 1,957.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.01/8,858.28 = 1,957.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.01x = 8,858.28 × 1,957.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.01x = 17,336,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,336,362.62/5,907.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.88

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