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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,923.74, 8,885.82 and 1,763.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,923.74, 8,885.82 and 1,763.64 is: 2,645.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,923.74 : 8,885.82 = 1,763.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,923.74/8,885.82 = 1,763.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,923.74x = 8,885.82 × 1,763.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,923.74x = 15,671,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,671,387.58/5,923.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.52

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