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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.76, 8,887.65 and 1,708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.76, 8,887.65 and 1,708.03 is: 2,562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.76 : 8,887.65 = 1,708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.76/8,887.65 = 1,708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.76x = 8,887.65 × 1,708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.76x = 15,180,372.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,180,372.83/5,924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.19

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