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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.54, 8,866.89 and 2,792.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.54, 8,866.89 and 2,792.06 is: 4,187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.54 : 8,866.89 = 2,792.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.54/8,866.89 = 2,792.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.54x = 8,866.89 × 2,792.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.54x = 24,756,888.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,756,888.89/5,912.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.18

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