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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.76, 8,361.58 and 1,876.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.76, 8,361.58 and 1,876.34 is: 2,814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.76 : 8,361.58 = 1,876.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.76/8,361.58 = 1,876.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.76x = 8,361.58 × 1,876.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.76x = 15,689,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,689,167.02/5,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.83

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