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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.65, 8,887.49 and 1,976.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.65, 8,887.49 and 1,976.55 is: 2,964.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.65 : 8,887.49 = 1,976.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.65/8,887.49 = 1,976.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.65x = 8,887.49 × 1,976.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.65x = 17,566,558.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,566,558.48/5,925.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.50

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