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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,782.59, 8,674.39 and 1,622.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,782.59, 8,674.39 and 1,622.63 is: 2,434.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,782.59 : 8,674.39 = 1,622.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,782.59/8,674.39 = 1,622.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,782.59x = 8,674.39 × 1,622.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,782.59x = 14,075,349.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,075,349.16/5,782.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.09

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