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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.57, 8,519.83 and 2,903.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.57, 8,519.83 and 2,903.23 is: 4,358.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.57 : 8,519.83 = 2,903.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.57/8,519.83 = 2,903.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.57x = 8,519.83 × 2,903.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.57x = 24,734,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,734,997.49/5,674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.92

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