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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,782.69, 8,674.03 and 1,623.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,782.69, 8,674.03 and 1,623.14 is: 2,434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,782.69 : 8,674.03 = 1,623.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,782.69/8,674.03 = 1,623.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,782.69x = 8,674.03 × 1,623.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,782.69x = 14,079,121.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,079,121.68/5,782.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.70

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