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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.66, 8,007.27 and 1,873.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.66, 8,007.27 and 1,873.18 is: 2,811.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.66 : 8,007.27 = 1,873.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.66/8,007.27 = 1,873.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.66x = 8,007.27 × 1,873.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.66x = 14,999,058.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,999,058.02/5,335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.10

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