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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,913.93, 8,871.82 and 1,754.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,913.93, 8,871.82 and 1,754.58 is: 2,632.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,913.93 : 8,871.82 = 1,754.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,913.93/8,871.82 = 1,754.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,913.93x = 8,871.82 × 1,754.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,913.93x = 15,566,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,566,346.82/5,913.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.15

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