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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,837.65, 8,755.19 and 1,676.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,837.65, 8,755.19 and 1,676.73 is: 2,514.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,837.65 : 8,755.19 = 1,676.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,837.65/8,755.19 = 1,676.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,837.65x = 8,755.19 × 1,676.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,837.65x = 14,680,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,680,120.46/5,837.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,514.73

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