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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,738.68, 8,612.63 and 2,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,738.68, 8,612.63 and 2,966.16 is: 4,451.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,738.68 : 8,612.63 = 2,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,738.68/8,612.63 = 2,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,738.68x = 8,612.63 × 2,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,738.68x = 25,546,442.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,546,442.97/5,738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.63

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