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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,744.46, 8,620.07 and 2,412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,744.46, 8,620.07 and 2,412.43 is: 3,620.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,744.46 : 8,620.07 = 2,412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,744.46/8,620.07 = 2,412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,744.46x = 8,620.07 × 2,412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,744.46x = 20,795,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,795,315.47/5,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.06

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