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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,879.58, 8,818.34 and 1,663.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,879.58, 8,818.34 and 1,663.13 is: 2,494.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,879.58 : 8,818.34 = 1,663.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,879.58/8,818.34 = 1,663.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,879.58x = 8,818.34 × 1,663.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,879.58x = 14,665,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665,993.40/5,879.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.39

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