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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,683.73, 8,525.40 and 2,761.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,683.73, 8,525.40 and 2,761.25 is: 4,141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,683.73 : 8,525.40 = 2,761.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,683.73/8,525.40 = 2,761.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,683.73x = 8,525.40 × 2,761.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,683.73x = 23,540,760.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,540,760.75/5,683.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.78

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