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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,813.78, 8,717.17 and 2,063.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,813.78, 8,717.17 and 2,063.73 is: 3,094.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,813.78 : 8,717.17 = 2,063.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,813.78/8,717.17 = 2,063.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,813.78x = 8,717.17 × 2,063.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,813.78x = 17,989,867.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,989,867.61/5,813.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.35

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