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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,159.64, 7,739.06 and 1,873.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,159.64, 7,739.06 and 1,873.47 is: 2,810.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,159.64 : 7,739.06 = 1,873.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,159.64/7,739.06 = 1,873.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,159.64x = 7,739.06 × 1,873.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,159.64x = 14,498,887.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,498,887.37/5,159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.06

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