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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,783.76, 8,668.04 and 2,316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,783.76, 8,668.04 and 2,316.96 is: 3,472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,783.76 : 8,668.04 = 2,316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,783.76/8,668.04 = 2,316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,783.76x = 8,668.04 × 2,316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,783.76x = 20,083,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,083,501.96/5,783.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.40

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