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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911.73, 8,867.57 and 1,751.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911.73, 8,867.57 and 1,751.76 is: 2,627.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911.73 : 8,867.57 = 1,751.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911.73/8,867.57 = 1,751.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911.73x = 8,867.57 × 1,751.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911.73x = 15,533,845.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,533,845.66/5,911.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.63

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