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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.92, 8,357.24 and 1,825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.92, 8,357.24 and 1,825.24 is: 2,736.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.92 : 8,357.24 = 1,825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.92/8,357.24 = 1,825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.92x = 8,357.24 × 1,825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.92x = 15,253,968.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,253,968.74/5,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.67

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