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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.23, 8,662.01 and 2,310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.23, 8,662.01 and 2,310.75 is: 3,466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.23 : 8,662.01 = 2,310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.23/8,662.01 = 2,310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.23x = 8,662.01 × 2,310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.23x = 20,015,728.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,015,728.05/5,773.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.99

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