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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.26, 8,509.61 and 1,724.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.26, 8,509.61 and 1,724.34 is: 2,586.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.26 : 8,509.61 = 1,724.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.26/8,509.61 = 1,724.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.26x = 8,509.61 × 1,724.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.26x = 14,673,452.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,673,452.29/5,673.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.43

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