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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.14, 8,921.17 and 1,786.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.14, 8,921.17 and 1,786.82 is: 2,680.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.14 : 8,921.17 = 1,786.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.14/8,921.17 = 1,786.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.14x = 8,921.17 × 1,786.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.14x = 15,940,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,940,524.98/5,947.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.37

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