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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,752.33, 8,623.80 and 2,979.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,752.33, 8,623.80 and 2,979.81 is: 4,467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,752.33 : 8,623.80 = 2,979.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,752.33/8,623.80 = 2,979.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,752.33x = 8,623.80 × 2,979.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,752.33x = 25,697,285.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,697,285.48/5,752.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.28

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