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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.70, 8,654.34 and 2,488.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.70, 8,654.34 and 2,488.34 is: 3,729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.70 : 8,654.34 = 2,488.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.70/8,654.34 = 2,488.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.70x = 8,654.34 × 2,488.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.70x = 21,534,940.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,534,940.40/5,773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.83

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