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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.51, 8,597.23 and 2,766.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.51, 8,597.23 and 2,766.49 is: 4,149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.51 : 8,597.23 = 2,766.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.51/8,597.23 = 2,766.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.51x = 8,597.23 × 2,766.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.51x = 23,784,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,784,154.79/5,731.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.72

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