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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,936.03, 8,903.96 and 1,775.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,936.03, 8,903.96 and 1,775.95 is: 2,663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,936.03 : 8,903.96 = 1,775.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,936.03/8,903.96 = 1,775.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,936.03x = 8,903.96 × 1,775.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,936.03x = 15,812,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,812,987.76/5,936.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.90

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