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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.73, 8,606.39 and 2,967.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.73, 8,606.39 and 2,967.66 is: 4,448.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.73 : 8,606.39 = 2,967.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.73/8,606.39 = 2,967.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.73x = 8,606.39 × 2,967.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.73x = 25,540,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,540,824.51/5,741.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.28

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