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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.30, 8,751.52 and 1,674.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.30, 8,751.52 and 1,674.33 is: 2,511.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.30 : 8,751.52 = 1,674.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.30/8,751.52 = 1,674.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.30x = 8,751.52 × 1,674.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.30x = 14,652,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,652,932.48/5,835.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.08

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