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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,837.51, 8,753.16 and 2,546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,837.51, 8,753.16 and 2,546.75 is: 3,818.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,837.51 : 8,753.16 = 2,546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,837.51/8,753.16 = 2,546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,837.51x = 8,753.16 × 2,546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,837.51x = 22,292,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,292,153.97/5,837.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.78

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