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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,792.70, 8,683.08 and 2,503.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,792.70, 8,683.08 and 2,503.02 is: 3,751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,792.70 : 8,683.08 = 2,503.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,792.70/8,683.08 = 2,503.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,792.70x = 8,683.08 × 2,503.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,792.70x = 21,733,922.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,733,922.90/5,792.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.95

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