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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,933.26, 8,901.47 and 1,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,933.26, 8,901.47 and 1,773.28 is: 2,660.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,933.26 : 8,901.47 = 1,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,933.26/8,901.47 = 1,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,933.26x = 8,901.47 × 1,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,933.26x = 15,784,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,784,798.72/5,933.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.39

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