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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.55, 8,946.90 and 1,804.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.55, 8,946.90 and 1,804.59 is: 2,706.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.55 : 8,946.90 = 1,804.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.55/8,946.90 = 1,804.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.55x = 8,946.90 × 1,804.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.55x = 16,145,486.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,145,486.27/5,964.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.91

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