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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,847.52, 8,769.96 and 1,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,847.52, 8,769.96 and 1,687.52 is: 2,530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,847.52 : 8,769.96 = 1,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,847.52/8,769.96 = 1,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,847.52x = 8,769.96 × 1,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,847.52x = 14,799,482.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,799,482.90/5,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,530.90

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