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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.33, 8,660.90 and 1,876.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.33, 8,660.90 and 1,876.82 is: 2,815.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.33 : 8,660.90 = 1,876.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.33/8,660.90 = 1,876.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.33x = 8,660.90 × 1,876.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.33x = 16,254,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,254,940.95/5,773.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.53

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