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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.83, 8,439.84 and 2,704.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.83, 8,439.84 and 2,704.19 is: 4,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.83 : 8,439.84 = 2,704.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.83/8,439.84 = 2,704.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.83x = 8,439.84 × 2,704.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.83x = 22,822,888.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822,888.73/5,623.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.25

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