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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.59, 8,867.54 and 1,529.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.59, 8,867.54 and 1,529.03 is: 2,293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.59 : 8,867.54 = 1,529.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.59/8,867.54 = 1,529.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.59x = 8,867.54 × 1,529.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.59x = 13,558,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,558,734.69/5,911.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.59

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