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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.67, 8,740.95 and 1,667.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.67, 8,740.95 and 1,667.55 is: 2,500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.67 : 8,740.95 = 1,667.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.67/8,740.95 = 1,667.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.67x = 8,740.95 × 1,667.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.67x = 14,575,971.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,575,971.17/5,828.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.74

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