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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.72, 8,952.84 and 1,807.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.72, 8,952.84 and 1,807.47 is: 2,711.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.72 : 8,952.84 = 1,807.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.72/8,952.84 = 1,807.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.72x = 8,952.84 × 1,807.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.72x = 16,181,989.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181,989.71/5,967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.59

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