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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.73, 8,032.56 and 1,845.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.73, 8,032.56 and 1,845.58 is: 2,768.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.73 : 8,032.56 = 1,845.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.73/8,032.56 = 1,845.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.73x = 8,032.56 × 1,845.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.73x = 14,824,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,824,732.08/5,355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.01

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