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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,933.76, 8,902.22 and 1,773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,933.76, 8,902.22 and 1,773.78 is: 2,661.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,933.76 : 8,902.22 = 1,773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,933.76/8,902.22 = 1,773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,933.76x = 8,902.22 × 1,773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,933.76x = 15,790,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,790,570.92/5,933.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.14

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