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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,767.39, 8,645.62 and 1,869.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,767.39, 8,645.62 and 1,869.06 is: 2,801.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,767.39 : 8,645.62 = 1,869.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,767.39/8,645.62 = 1,869.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,767.39x = 8,645.62 × 1,869.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,767.39x = 16,159,182.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,159,182.52/5,767.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.82

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