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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,915.79, 8,874.16 and 1,966.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,915.79, 8,874.16 and 1,966.91 is: 2,950.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,915.79 : 8,874.16 = 1,966.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,915.79/8,874.16 = 1,966.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,915.79x = 8,874.16 × 1,966.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,915.79x = 17,454,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,454,624.76/5,915.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.51

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