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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,572.76, 8,358.12 and 1,874.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,572.76, 8,358.12 and 1,874.91 is: 2,812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,572.76 : 8,358.12 = 1,874.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,572.76/8,358.12 = 1,874.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,572.76x = 8,358.12 × 1,874.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,572.76x = 15,670,722.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,670,722.77/5,572.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.02

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