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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,827.55, 8,741.61 and 1,668.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,827.55, 8,741.61 and 1,668.15 is: 2,502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,827.55 : 8,741.61 = 1,668.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,827.55/8,741.61 = 1,668.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,827.55x = 8,741.61 × 1,668.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,827.55x = 14,582,316.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,582,316.72/5,827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.31

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