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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,662.43, 8,489.77 and 2,883.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,662.43, 8,489.77 and 2,883.73 is: 4,323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,662.43 : 8,489.77 = 2,883.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,662.43/8,489.77 = 2,883.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,662.43x = 8,489.77 × 2,883.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,662.43x = 24,482,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,482,160.19/5,662.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.61

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