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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,584.73, 8,377.03 and 1,689.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,584.73, 8,377.03 and 1,689.13 is: 2,533.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,584.73 : 8,377.03 = 1,689.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,584.73/8,377.03 = 1,689.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,584.73x = 8,377.03 × 1,689.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,584.73x = 14,149,892.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,149,892.68/5,584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.68

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