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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,788.73, 8,683.09 and 1,406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,788.73, 8,683.09 and 1,406.16 is: 2,109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,788.73 : 8,683.09 = 1,406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,788.73/8,683.09 = 1,406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,788.73x = 8,683.09 × 1,406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,788.73x = 12,209,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,209,797.40/5,788.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.24

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