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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.66, 8,633.59 and 1,806.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.66, 8,633.59 and 1,806.83 is: 2,710.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.66 : 8,633.59 = 1,806.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.66/8,633.59 = 1,806.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.66x = 8,633.59 × 1,806.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.66x = 15,599,429.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599,429.42/5,755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.28

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