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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.93, 8,902.48 and 1,773.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.93, 8,902.48 and 1,773.96 is: 2,660.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.93 : 8,902.48 = 1,773.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.93/8,902.48 = 1,773.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.93x = 8,902.48 × 1,773.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.93x = 15,792,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,792,643.42/5,934.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.97

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