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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,773.95, 8,653.91 and 2,649.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,773.95, 8,653.91 and 2,649.62 is: 3,971.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,773.95 : 8,653.91 = 2,649.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,773.95/8,653.91 = 2,649.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,773.95x = 8,653.91 × 2,649.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,773.95x = 22,929,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929,516.50/5,773.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.20

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