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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.93, 8,753.78 and 1,453.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.93, 8,753.78 and 1,453.43 is: 2,180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.93 : 8,753.78 = 1,453.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.93/8,753.78 = 1,453.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.93x = 8,753.78 × 1,453.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.93x = 12,722,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,722,955.43/5,835.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.11

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