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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,863.34, 8,796.49 and 1,703.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,863.34, 8,796.49 and 1,703.25 is: 2,555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,863.34 : 8,796.49 = 1,703.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,863.34/8,796.49 = 1,703.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,863.34x = 8,796.49 × 1,703.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,863.34x = 14,982,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,982,617.33/5,863.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.30

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