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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,833.63, 8,750.44 and 1,729.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,833.63, 8,750.44 and 1,729.63 is: 2,594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,833.63 : 8,750.44 = 1,729.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,833.63/8,750.44 = 1,729.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,833.63x = 8,750.44 × 1,729.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,833.63x = 15,134,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,134,979.79/5,833.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.44

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