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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,778.84, 8,669.63 and 1,883.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,778.84, 8,669.63 and 1,883.25 is: 2,825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,778.84 : 8,669.63 = 1,883.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,778.84/8,669.63 = 1,883.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,778.84x = 8,669.63 × 1,883.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,778.84x = 16,327,085.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,327,085.41/5,778.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.32

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