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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.30, 8,901.35 and 1,774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.30, 8,901.35 and 1,774.32 is: 2,661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.30 : 8,901.35 = 1,774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.30/8,901.35 = 1,774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.30x = 8,901.35 × 1,774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.30x = 15,793,843.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,793,843.33/5,934.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.45

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