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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,868.63, 8,803.13 and 1,709.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,868.63, 8,803.13 and 1,709.10 is: 2,563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,868.63 : 8,803.13 = 1,709.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,868.63/8,803.13 = 1,709.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,868.63x = 8,803.13 × 1,709.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,868.63x = 15,045,420.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045,420.94/5,868.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.70

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