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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.74, 8,887.32 and 1,764.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.74, 8,887.32 and 1,764.64 is: 2,647.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.74 : 8,887.32 = 1,764.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.74/8,887.32 = 1,764.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.74x = 8,887.32 × 1,764.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.74x = 15,682,920.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,682,920.36/5,924.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.02

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