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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,783.67, 8,673.21 and 2,084.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,783.67, 8,673.21 and 2,084.61 is: 3,126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,783.67 : 8,673.21 = 2,084.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,783.67/8,673.21 = 2,084.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,783.67x = 8,673.21 × 2,084.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,783.67x = 18,080,260.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,080,260.30/5,783.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.09

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