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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,784.52, 8,669.36 and 2,823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,784.52, 8,669.36 and 2,823.64 is: 4,231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,784.52 : 8,669.36 = 2,823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,784.52/8,669.36 = 2,823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,784.52x = 8,669.36 × 2,823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,784.52x = 24,479,151.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,479,151.67/5,784.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.84

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