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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,803.67, 8,644.35 and 5,682.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,803.67, 8,644.35 and 5,682.17 is: 8,463.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,803.67 : 8,644.35 = 5,682.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,803.67/8,644.35 = 5,682.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,803.67x = 8,644.35 × 5,682.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,803.67x = 49,118,623.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,118,623.02/5,803.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,463.38

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