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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,786.23, 8,679.40 and 1,403.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,786.23, 8,679.40 and 1,403.69 is: 2,105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,786.23 : 8,679.40 = 1,403.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,786.23/8,679.40 = 1,403.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,786.23x = 8,679.40 × 1,403.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,786.23x = 12,183,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,183,179.97/5,786.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.55

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