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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,767.94, 8,653.83 and 2,258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,767.94, 8,653.83 and 2,258.82 is: 3,388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,767.94 : 8,653.83 = 2,258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,767.94/8,653.83 = 2,258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,767.94x = 8,653.83 × 2,258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,767.94x = 19,547,444.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,547,444.28/5,767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.98

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