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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.81, 8,623.07 and 1,852.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.81, 8,623.07 and 1,852.07 is: 2,778.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.81 : 8,623.07 = 1,852.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.81/8,623.07 = 1,852.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.81x = 8,623.07 × 1,852.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.81x = 15,970,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,970,529.25/5,747.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.54

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