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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,923.76, 8,885.37 and 1,974.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,923.76, 8,885.37 and 1,974.74 is: 2,962.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,923.76 : 8,885.37 = 1,974.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,923.76/8,885.37 = 1,974.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,923.76x = 8,885.37 × 1,974.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,923.76x = 17,546,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,546,295.55/5,923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.02

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