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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,780.84, 8,663.49 and 3,001.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,780.84, 8,663.49 and 3,001.73 is: 4,498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,780.84 : 8,663.49 = 3,001.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,780.84/8,663.49 = 3,001.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,780.84x = 8,663.49 × 3,001.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,780.84x = 26,005,414.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,005,414.52/5,780.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.56

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