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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.91, 8,361.73 and 1,875.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.91, 8,361.73 and 1,875.85 is: 2,814.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.91 : 8,361.73 = 1,875.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.91/8,361.73 = 1,875.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.91x = 8,361.73 × 1,875.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.91x = 15,685,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,685,351.22/5,573.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.07

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