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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.83, 8,361.98 and 1,875.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.83, 8,361.98 and 1,875.94 is: 2,814.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.83 : 8,361.98 = 1,875.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.83/8,361.98 = 1,875.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.83x = 8,361.98 × 1,875.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.83x = 15,686,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,686,544.24/5,573.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.32

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