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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,907.93, 8,863.63 and 1,748.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,907.93, 8,863.63 and 1,748.05 is: 2,622.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,907.93 : 8,863.63 = 1,748.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,907.93/8,863.63 = 1,748.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,907.93x = 8,863.63 × 1,748.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,907.93x = 15,494,068.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,494,068.42/5,907.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.59

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