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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741.93, 8,612.73 and 2,411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741.93, 8,612.73 and 2,411.96 is: 3,617.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741.93 : 8,612.73 = 2,411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741.93/8,612.73 = 2,411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741.93x = 8,612.73 × 2,411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741.93x = 20,773,517.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,773,517.19/5,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.86

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