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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.63, 8,741.45 and 1,668.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.63, 8,741.45 and 1,668.65 is: 2,502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.63 : 8,741.45 = 1,668.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.63/8,741.45 = 1,668.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.63x = 8,741.45 × 1,668.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.63x = 14,586,368.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,586,368.49/5,828.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.54

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