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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,764.73, 8,639.78 and 2,803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,764.73, 8,639.78 and 2,803.88 is: 4,202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,764.73 : 8,639.78 = 2,803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,764.73/8,639.78 = 2,803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,764.73x = 8,639.78 × 2,803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,764.73x = 24,224,849.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,224,849.13/5,764.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.26

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