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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,850.83, 8,774.58 and 1,633.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,850.83, 8,774.58 and 1,633.11 is: 2,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,850.83 : 8,774.58 = 1,633.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,850.83/8,774.58 = 1,633.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,850.83x = 8,774.58 × 1,633.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,850.83x = 14,329,854.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,329,854.34/5,850.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,449.20

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