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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,722.53, 8,584.36 and 1,773.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,722.53, 8,584.36 and 1,773.63 is: 2,660.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,722.53 : 8,584.36 = 1,773.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,722.53/8,584.36 = 1,773.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,722.53x = 8,584.36 × 1,773.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,722.53x = 15,225,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225,478.43/5,722.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.62

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