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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,783.04, 8,673.84 and 2,317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,783.04, 8,673.84 and 2,317.68 is: 3,476.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,783.04 : 8,673.84 = 2,317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,783.04/8,673.84 = 2,317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,783.04x = 8,673.84 × 2,317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,783.04x = 20,103,185.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,103,185.49/5,783.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.23

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