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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,828.81, 8,743.23 and 2,363.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,828.81, 8,743.23 and 2,363.63 is: 3,545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,828.81 : 8,743.23 = 2,363.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,828.81/8,743.23 = 2,363.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,828.81x = 8,743.23 × 2,363.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,828.81x = 20,665,717.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,665,717.01/5,828.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.45

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