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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.25, 8,693.35 and 2,872.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.25, 8,693.35 and 2,872.61 is: 4,303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.25 : 8,693.35 = 2,872.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.25/8,693.35 = 2,872.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.25x = 8,693.35 × 2,872.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.25x = 24,972,604.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,972,604.14/5,803.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.21

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