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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,833.92, 8,751.30 and 1,673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,833.92, 8,751.30 and 1,673.76 is: 2,510.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,833.92 : 8,751.30 = 1,673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,833.92/8,751.30 = 1,673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,833.92x = 8,751.30 × 1,673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,833.92x = 14,647,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,647,575.89/5,833.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.76

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