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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.08, 8,626.97 and 1,803.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.08, 8,626.97 and 1,803.08 is: 2,704.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.08 : 8,626.97 = 1,803.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.08/8,626.97 = 1,803.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.08x = 8,626.97 × 1,803.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.08x = 15,555,117.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,555,117.07/5,751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.73

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