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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,775.67, 8,664.57 and 1,827.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,775.67, 8,664.57 and 1,827.92 is: 2,742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,775.67 : 8,664.57 = 1,827.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,775.67/8,664.57 = 1,827.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,775.67x = 8,664.57 × 1,827.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,775.67x = 15,838,114.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,838,114.56/5,775.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.21

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