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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,787.63, 8,674.49 and 2,663.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,787.63, 8,674.49 and 2,663.33 is: 3,991.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,787.63 : 8,674.49 = 2,663.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,787.63/8,674.49 = 2,663.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,787.63x = 8,674.49 × 2,663.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,787.63x = 23,102,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,102,972.76/5,787.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.78

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