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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,768.52, 8,651.43 and 2,483.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,768.52, 8,651.43 and 2,483.16 is: 3,724.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,768.52 : 8,651.43 = 2,483.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,768.52/8,651.43 = 2,483.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,768.52x = 8,651.43 × 2,483.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,768.52x = 21,482,884.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,482,884.92/5,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.16

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