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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,939.83, 8,910.51 and 2,775.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,939.83, 8,910.51 and 2,775.06 is: 4,162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,939.83 : 8,910.51 = 2,775.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,939.83/8,910.51 = 2,775.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,939.83x = 8,910.51 × 2,775.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,939.83x = 24,727,189.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,727,189.47/5,939.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.94

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