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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.33, 8,858.72 and 1,957.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.33, 8,858.72 and 1,957.39 is: 2,935.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.33 : 8,858.72 = 1,957.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.33/8,858.72 = 1,957.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.33x = 8,858.72 × 1,957.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.33x = 17,339,952.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,339,952.69/5,907.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.33

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