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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.43, 8,654.99 and 2,262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.43, 8,654.99 and 2,262.62 is: 3,391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.43 : 8,654.99 = 2,262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.43/8,654.99 = 2,262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.43x = 8,654.99 × 2,262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.43x = 19,582,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,582,942.16/5,773.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.91

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