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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.06, 8,752.86 and 1,674.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.06, 8,752.86 and 1,674.63 is: 2,512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.06 : 8,752.86 = 1,674.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.06/8,752.86 = 1,674.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.06x = 8,752.86 × 1,674.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.06x = 14,657,801.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,657,801.94/5,835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.02

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