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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,933.96, 8,902.44 and 1,773.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,933.96, 8,902.44 and 1,773.93 is: 2,661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,933.96 : 8,902.44 = 1,773.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,933.96/8,902.44 = 1,773.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,933.96x = 8,902.44 × 1,773.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,933.96x = 15,792,305.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,792,305.39/5,933.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.35

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