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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,841.81, 8,766.67 and 2,553.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,841.81, 8,766.67 and 2,553.01 is: 3,831.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,841.81 : 8,766.67 = 2,553.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,841.81/8,766.67 = 2,553.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,841.81x = 8,766.67 × 2,553.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,841.81x = 22,381,396.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,381,396.18/5,841.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.24

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