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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,763.92, 8,646.98 and 2,253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,763.92, 8,646.98 and 2,253.78 is: 3,381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,763.92 : 8,646.98 = 2,253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,763.92/8,646.98 = 2,253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,763.92x = 8,646.98 × 2,253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,763.92x = 19,488,379.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,488,379.32/5,763.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.10

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