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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.59, 8,864.35 and 1,749.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.59, 8,864.35 and 1,749.62 is: 2,624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.59 : 8,864.35 = 1,749.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.59/8,864.35 = 1,749.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.59x = 8,864.35 × 1,749.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.59x = 15,509,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,509,221.89/5,909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.42

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