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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,802.65, 8,002.50 and 4,683.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,802.65, 8,002.50 and 4,683.23 is: 6,458.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,802.65 : 8,002.50 = 4,683.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,802.65/8,002.50 = 4,683.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,802.65x = 8,002.50 × 4,683.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,802.65x = 37,477,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,477,548.08/5,802.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,458.70

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