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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,672.23, 8,512.19 and 1,974.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,672.23, 8,512.19 and 1,974.44 is: 2,963.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,672.23 : 8,512.19 = 1,974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,672.23/8,512.19 = 1,974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,672.23x = 8,512.19 × 1,974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,672.23x = 16,806,827.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,806,827.24/5,672.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.00

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