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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.03, 8,866.69 and 1,528.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.03, 8,866.69 and 1,528.47 is: 2,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.03 : 8,866.69 = 1,528.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.03/8,866.69 = 1,528.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.03x = 8,866.69 × 1,528.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.03x = 13,552,473.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,552,473.49/5,911.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.75

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