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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.70, 8,630.46 and 2,829.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.70, 8,630.46 and 2,829.87 is: 4,244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.70 : 8,630.46 = 2,829.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.70/8,630.46 = 2,829.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.70x = 8,630.46 × 2,829.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.70x = 24,423,079.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,423,079.84/5,753.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.76

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