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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.66, 8,629.77 and 2,293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.66, 8,629.77 and 2,293.34 is: 3,439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.66 : 8,629.77 = 2,293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.66/8,629.77 = 2,293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.66x = 8,629.77 × 2,293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.66x = 19,790,996.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,790,996.73/5,753.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.72

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