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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.45, 8,631.57 and 2,004.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.45, 8,631.57 and 2,004.71 is: 3,007.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.45 : 8,631.57 = 2,004.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.45/8,631.57 = 2,004.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.45x = 8,631.57 × 2,004.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.45x = 17,303,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,303,751.54/5,753.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.55

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