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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,923.41, 8,886.85 and 1,763.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,923.41, 8,886.85 and 1,763.55 is: 2,645.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,923.41 : 8,886.85 = 1,763.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,923.41/8,886.85 = 1,763.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,923.41x = 8,886.85 × 1,763.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,923.41x = 15,672,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,672,438.59/5,923.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.85

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