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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,783.51, 8,667.70 and 2,323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,783.51, 8,667.70 and 2,323.19 is: 3,481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,783.51 : 8,667.70 = 2,323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,783.51/8,667.70 = 2,323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,783.51x = 8,667.70 × 2,323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,783.51x = 20,136,713.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,136,713.96/5,783.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.75

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