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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.33, 8,623.32 and 2,975.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.33, 8,623.32 and 2,975.31 is: 4,463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.33 : 8,623.32 = 2,975.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.33/8,623.32 = 2,975.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.33x = 8,623.32 × 2,975.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.33x = 25,657,050.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,657,050.23/5,748.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.39

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