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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,767.01, 8,653.95 and 2,480.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,767.01, 8,653.95 and 2,480.03 is: 3,721.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,767.01 : 8,653.95 = 2,480.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,767.01/8,653.95 = 2,480.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,767.01x = 8,653.95 × 2,480.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,767.01x = 21,462,012.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,462,012.35/5,767.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.52

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