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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,910.58, 8,865.87 and 1,528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,910.58, 8,865.87 and 1,528.06 is: 2,292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,910.58 : 8,865.87 = 1,528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,910.58/8,865.87 = 1,528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,910.58x = 8,865.87 × 1,528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,910.58x = 13,547,581.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,547,581.31/5,910.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.09

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