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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,763.94, 8,643.98 and 2,253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,763.94, 8,643.98 and 2,253.04 is: 3,378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,763.94 : 8,643.98 = 2,253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,763.94/8,643.98 = 2,253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,763.94x = 8,643.98 × 2,253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,763.94x = 19,475,199.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,475,199.82/5,763.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.80

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