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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,782.76, 8,674.39 and 1,623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,782.76, 8,674.39 and 1,623.04 is: 2,434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,782.76 : 8,674.39 = 1,623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,782.76/8,674.39 = 1,623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,782.76x = 8,674.39 × 1,623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,782.76x = 14,078,862.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,078,862.29/5,782.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.63

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