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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.97, 8,927.97 and 1,791.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.97, 8,927.97 and 1,791.99 is: 2,687.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.97 : 8,927.97 = 1,791.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.97/8,927.97 = 1,791.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.97x = 8,927.97 × 1,791.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.97x = 15,998,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,998,832.96/5,951.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.99

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