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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,787.32, 8,674.01 and 2,663.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,787.32, 8,674.01 and 2,663.02 is: 3,991.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,787.32 : 8,674.01 = 2,663.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,787.32/8,674.01 = 2,663.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,787.32x = 8,674.01 × 2,663.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,787.32x = 23,099,062.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,099,062.11/5,787.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.32

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