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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,844.05, 8,767.38 and 1,684.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,844.05, 8,767.38 and 1,684.08 is: 2,526.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,844.05 : 8,767.38 = 1,684.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,844.05/8,767.38 = 1,684.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,844.05x = 8,767.38 × 1,684.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,844.05x = 14,764,969.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,764,969.31/5,844.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,526.50

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