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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,841.66, 8,763.48 and 2,554.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,841.66, 8,763.48 and 2,554.68 is: 3,832.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,841.66 : 8,763.48 = 2,554.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,841.66/8,763.48 = 2,554.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,841.66x = 8,763.48 × 2,554.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,841.66x = 22,387,887.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,387,887.09/5,841.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.45

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