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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,916.67, 8,870.60 and 2,794.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,916.67, 8,870.60 and 2,794.90 is: 4,190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,916.67 : 8,870.60 = 2,794.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,916.67/8,870.60 = 2,794.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,916.67x = 8,870.60 × 2,794.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,916.67x = 24,792,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,792,439.94/5,916.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.27

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