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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,923.78, 8,885.58 and 1,763.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,923.78, 8,885.58 and 1,763.81 is: 2,645.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,923.78 : 8,885.58 = 1,763.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,923.78/8,885.58 = 1,763.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,923.78x = 8,885.58 × 1,763.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,923.78x = 15,672,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,672,467.06/5,923.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.69

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