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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,777.48, 8,666.30 and 1,673.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,777.48, 8,666.30 and 1,673.48 is: 2,510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,777.48 : 8,666.30 = 1,673.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,777.48/8,666.30 = 1,673.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,777.48x = 8,666.30 × 1,673.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,777.48x = 14,502,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,502,879.72/5,777.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.24

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