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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.26, 8,885.76 and 1,764.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.26, 8,885.76 and 1,764.28 is: 2,646.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.26 : 8,885.76 = 1,764.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.26/8,885.76 = 1,764.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.26x = 8,885.76 × 1,764.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.26x = 15,676,968.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,676,968.65/5,924.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.23

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