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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,771.69, 8,653.83 and 2,439.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,771.69, 8,653.83 and 2,439.03 is: 3,656.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,771.69 : 8,653.83 = 2,439.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,771.69/8,653.83 = 2,439.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,771.69x = 8,653.83 × 2,439.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,771.69x = 21,106,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,106,950.98/5,771.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.98

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