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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,809.35, 8,714.36 and 1,649.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,809.35, 8,714.36 and 1,649.03 is: 2,473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,809.35 : 8,714.36 = 1,649.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,809.35/8,714.36 = 1,649.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,809.35x = 8,714.36 × 1,649.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,809.35x = 14,370,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,370,189.25/5,809.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.63

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