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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.90, 8,887.74 and 1,708.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.90, 8,887.74 and 1,708.27 is: 2,562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.90 : 8,887.74 = 1,708.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.90/8,887.74 = 1,708.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.90x = 8,887.74 × 1,708.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.90x = 15,182,637.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,182,637.39/5,924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.51

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