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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,809.58, 8,713.68 and 1,649.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,809.58, 8,713.68 and 1,649.96 is: 2,474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,809.58 : 8,713.68 = 1,649.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,809.58/8,713.68 = 1,649.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,809.58x = 8,713.68 × 1,649.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,809.58x = 14,377,223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,377,223.45/5,809.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.74

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