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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.46, 8,862.42 and 1,747.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.46, 8,862.42 and 1,747.14 is: 2,621.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.46 : 8,862.42 = 1,747.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.46/8,862.42 = 1,747.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.46x = 8,862.42 × 1,747.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.46x = 15,483,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,483,888.48/5,907.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.07

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