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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,713.43, 8,567.82 and 1,763.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,713.43, 8,567.82 and 1,763.73 is: 2,644.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,713.43 : 8,567.82 = 1,763.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,713.43/8,567.82 = 1,763.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,713.43x = 8,567.82 × 1,763.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,713.43x = 15,111,321.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,111,321.17/5,713.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.88

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