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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.62, 8,863.87 and 2,986.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.62, 8,863.87 and 2,986.78 is: 4,481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.62 : 8,863.87 = 2,986.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.62/8,863.87 = 2,986.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.62x = 8,863.87 × 2,986.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.62x = 26,474,429.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,474,429.64/5,907.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.40

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