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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.94, 8,662.54 and 2,313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.94, 8,662.54 and 2,313.62 is: 3,471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.94 : 8,662.54 = 2,313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.94/8,662.54 = 2,313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.94x = 8,662.54 × 2,313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.94x = 20,041,825.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,041,825.79/5,773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.08

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