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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.66, 8,285.67 and 1,825.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.66, 8,285.67 and 1,825.83 is: 2,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.66 : 8,285.67 = 1,825.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.66/8,285.67 = 1,825.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.66x = 8,285.67 × 1,825.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.66x = 15,128,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,128,224.86/5,523.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.80

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