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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.93, 8,953.85 and 1,809.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.93, 8,953.85 and 1,809.29 is: 2,714.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.93 : 8,953.85 = 1,809.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.93/8,953.85 = 1,809.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.93x = 8,953.85 × 1,809.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.93x = 16,200,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,200,090.35/5,968.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.07

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