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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,912.85, 8,869.79 and 1,963.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,912.85, 8,869.79 and 1,963.97 is: 2,946.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912.85 : 8,869.79 = 1,963.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912.85/8,869.79 = 1,963.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912.85x = 8,869.79 × 1,963.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912.85x = 17,420,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,420,001.47/5,912.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.13

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