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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,767.44, 8,653.08 and 2,258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,767.44, 8,653.08 and 2,258.32 is: 3,388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,767.44 : 8,653.08 = 2,258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,767.44/8,653.08 = 2,258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,767.44x = 8,653.08 × 2,258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,767.44x = 19,541,423.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,541,423.63/5,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.23

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