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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,935.67, 8,903.40 and 1,775.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,935.67, 8,903.40 and 1,775.70 is: 2,663.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,935.67 : 8,903.40 = 1,775.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,935.67/8,903.40 = 1,775.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,935.67x = 8,903.40 × 1,775.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,935.67x = 15,809,767.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,809,767.38/5,935.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.52

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