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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.66, 8,050.73 and 1,857.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.66, 8,050.73 and 1,857.56 is: 2,786.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.66 : 8,050.73 = 1,857.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.66/8,050.73 = 1,857.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.66x = 8,050.73 × 1,857.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.66x = 14,954,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,954,664.48/5,366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.59

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