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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,766.42, 8,652.33 and 2,843.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,766.42, 8,652.33 and 2,843.13 is: 4,266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,766.42 : 8,652.33 = 2,843.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,766.42/8,652.33 = 2,843.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,766.42x = 8,652.33 × 2,843.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,766.42x = 24,599,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,599,698.99/5,766.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.03

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