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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,763.43, 8,646.30 and 2,015.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,763.43, 8,646.30 and 2,015.59 is: 3,023.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,763.43 : 8,646.30 = 2,015.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,763.43/8,646.30 = 2,015.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,763.43x = 8,646.30 × 2,015.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,763.43x = 17,427,347.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,427,347.31/5,763.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.78

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