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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,783.13, 8,673.40 and 2,660.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,783.13, 8,673.40 and 2,660.14 is: 3,989.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,783.13 : 8,673.40 = 2,660.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,783.13/8,673.40 = 2,660.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,783.13x = 8,673.40 × 2,660.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,783.13x = 23,072,487.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,072,487.89/5,783.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.62

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