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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.73, 8,492.39 and 3,034.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.73, 8,492.39 and 3,034.63 is: 4,542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.73 : 8,492.39 = 3,034.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.73/8,492.39 = 3,034.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.73x = 8,492.39 × 3,034.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.73x = 25,771,303.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,771,303.27/5,673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.22

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