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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,713.79, 8,567.49 and 1,763.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,713.79, 8,567.49 and 1,763.92 is: 2,644.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,713.79 : 8,567.49 = 1,763.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,713.79/8,567.49 = 1,763.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,713.79x = 8,567.49 × 1,763.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,713.79x = 15,112,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,112,366.96/5,713.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.89

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