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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,938.62, 8,906.25 and 1,777.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,938.62, 8,906.25 and 1,777.50 is: 2,665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,938.62 : 8,906.25 = 1,777.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,938.62/8,906.25 = 1,777.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,938.62x = 8,906.25 × 1,777.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,938.62x = 15,830,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830,859.38/5,938.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.75

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