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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.92, 8,630.72 and 4,023.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.92, 8,630.72 and 4,023.68 is: 6,035.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.92 : 8,630.72 = 4,023.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.92/8,630.72 = 4,023.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.92x = 8,630.72 × 4,023.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.92x = 34,727,255.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,727,255.45/5,753.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.41

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