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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,783.45, 8,673.88 and 2,660.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,783.45, 8,673.88 and 2,660.46 is: 3,990.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,783.45 : 8,673.88 = 2,660.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,783.45/8,673.88 = 2,660.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,783.45x = 8,673.88 × 2,660.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,783.45x = 23,076,475.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,076,475.80/5,783.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.09

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