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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.33, 8,659.63 and 2,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.33, 8,659.63 and 2,263.20 is: 3,394.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.33 : 8,659.63 = 2,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.33/8,659.63 = 2,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.33x = 8,659.63 × 2,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.33x = 19,598,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,598,474.62/5,773.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.66

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