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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.36, 8,862.92 and 1,747.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.36, 8,862.92 and 1,747.39 is: 2,621.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.36 : 8,862.92 = 1,747.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.36/8,862.92 = 1,747.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.36x = 8,862.92 × 1,747.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.36x = 15,486,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,486,977.78/5,907.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.64

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