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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,788.42, 8,683.83 and 2,325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,788.42, 8,683.83 and 2,325.67 is: 3,488.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,788.42 : 8,683.83 = 2,325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,788.42/8,683.83 = 2,325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,788.42x = 8,683.83 × 2,325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,788.42x = 20,195,701.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,195,701.21/5,788.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.98

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