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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.23, 8,623.58 and 2,823.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.23, 8,623.58 and 2,823.94 is: 4,237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.23 : 8,623.58 = 2,823.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.23/8,623.58 = 2,823.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.23x = 8,623.58 × 2,823.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.23x = 24,352,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,352,436.83/5,747.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.25

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