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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,638.68, 8,459.64 and 1,743.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,638.68, 8,459.64 and 1,743.39 is: 2,615.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,638.68 : 8,459.64 = 1,743.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,638.68/8,459.64 = 1,743.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,638.68x = 8,459.64 × 1,743.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,638.68x = 14,748,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,748,451.78/5,638.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.59

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