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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,923.62, 8,886.69 and 1,763.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,923.62, 8,886.69 and 1,763.82 is: 2,646.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,923.62 : 8,886.69 = 1,763.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,923.62/8,886.69 = 1,763.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,923.62x = 8,886.69 × 1,763.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,923.62x = 15,674,521.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,674,521.56/5,923.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.11

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