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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.69, 8,863.16 and 2,395.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.69, 8,863.16 and 2,395.53 is: 3,593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.69 : 8,863.16 = 2,395.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.69/8,863.16 = 2,395.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.69x = 8,863.16 × 2,395.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.69x = 21,231,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,231,953.70/5,907.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.95

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