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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.33, 8,434.13 and 1,924.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.33, 8,434.13 and 1,924.71 is: 2,886.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.33 : 8,434.13 = 1,924.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.33/8,434.13 = 1,924.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.33x = 8,434.13 × 1,924.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.33x = 16,233,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,233,244.73/5,623.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.77

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