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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,783.49, 8,675.08 and 1,623.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,783.49, 8,675.08 and 1,623.53 is: 2,435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,783.49 : 8,675.08 = 1,623.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,783.49/8,675.08 = 1,623.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,783.49x = 8,675.08 × 1,623.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,783.49x = 14,084,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,084,270.26/5,783.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.25

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