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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,772.32, 8,659.76 and 1,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,772.32, 8,659.76 and 1,668 is: 2,502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,772.32 : 8,659.76 = 1,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,772.32/8,659.76 = 1,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,772.32x = 8,659.76 × 1,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,772.32x = 14,444,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,444,479.68/5,772.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.37

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