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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.39, 7,863.68 and 5,750.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.39, 7,863.68 and 5,750.39 is: 7,863.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.39 : 7,863.68 = 5,750.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.39/7,863.68 = 5,750.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.39x = 7,863.68 × 5,750.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.39x = 45,219,260.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,219,260.87/5,750.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,863.68

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