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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,834.74, 10,263.04 and 5,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,834.74, 10,263.04 and 5,723 is: 8,593.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,834.74 : 10,263.04 = 5,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,834.74/10,263.04 = 5,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,834.74x = 10,263.04 × 5,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,834.74x = 58,735,377.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,735,377.92/6,834.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,593.65

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