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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,737.95, 8,607.78 and 2,451.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,737.95, 8,607.78 and 2,451.87 is: 3,678.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,737.95 : 8,607.78 = 2,451.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,737.95/8,607.78 = 2,451.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,737.95x = 8,607.78 × 2,451.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,737.95x = 21,105,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,105,157.55/5,737.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.17

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