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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.69, 8,869.94 and 1,753.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.69, 8,869.94 and 1,753.34 is: 2,630.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.69 : 8,869.94 = 1,753.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.69/8,869.94 = 1,753.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.69x = 8,869.94 × 1,753.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.69x = 15,551,967.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,551,967.48/5,912.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.27

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