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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.39, 8,623.07 and 2,459.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.39, 8,623.07 and 2,459.53 is: 3,686.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.39 : 8,623.07 = 2,459.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.39/8,623.07 = 2,459.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.39x = 8,623.07 × 2,459.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.39x = 21,208,643.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,208,643.94/5,753.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.29

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