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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,942.91, 8,914.37 and 1,783.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,942.91, 8,914.37 and 1,783.37 is: 2,675.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,942.91 : 8,914.37 = 1,783.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,942.91/8,914.37 = 1,783.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,942.91x = 8,914.37 × 1,783.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,942.91x = 15,897,566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,897,566.54/5,942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.05

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