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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.88, 8,630.91 and 2,463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.88, 8,630.91 and 2,463.66 is: 3,695.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.88 : 8,630.91 = 2,463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.88/8,630.91 = 2,463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.88x = 8,630.91 × 2,463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.88x = 21,263,627.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,263,627.73/5,753.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.53

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