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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.88, 8,869.02 and 1,964.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.88, 8,869.02 and 1,964.44 is: 2,946.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.88 : 8,869.02 = 1,964.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.88/8,869.02 = 1,964.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.88x = 8,869.02 × 1,964.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.88x = 17,422,657.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,422,657.65/5,913.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.06

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