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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,823.96, 8,734.48 and 1,663.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,823.96, 8,734.48 and 1,663.99 is: 2,495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,823.96 : 8,734.48 = 1,663.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,823.96/8,734.48 = 1,663.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,823.96x = 8,734.48 × 1,663.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,823.96x = 14,534,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,534,112.85/5,823.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.57

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