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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.58, 8,623.13 and 2,462.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.58, 8,623.13 and 2,462.78 is: 3,691.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.58 : 8,623.13 = 2,462.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.58/8,623.13 = 2,462.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.58x = 8,623.13 × 2,462.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.58x = 21,236,872.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,236,872.10/5,753.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.07

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