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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,804.53, 8,700.83 and 2,293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,804.53, 8,700.83 and 2,293.11 is: 3,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,804.53 : 8,700.83 = 2,293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,804.53/8,700.83 = 2,293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,804.53x = 8,700.83 × 2,293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,804.53x = 19,951,960.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,951,960.28/5,804.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.31

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