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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,783.96, 8,667.63 and 3,287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,783.96, 8,667.63 and 3,287.13 is: 4,925.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,783.96 : 8,667.63 = 3,287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,783.96/8,667.63 = 3,287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,783.96x = 8,667.63 × 3,287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,783.96x = 28,491,626.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,491,626.60/5,783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,925.98

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