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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.61, 8,891.45 and 1,767.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.61, 8,891.45 and 1,767.59 is: 2,651.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.61 : 8,891.45 = 1,767.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.61/8,891.45 = 1,767.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.61x = 8,891.45 × 1,767.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.61x = 15,716,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,716,434.72/5,927.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.39

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