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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.11, 8,619.90 and 2,235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.11, 8,619.90 and 2,235.58 is: 3,353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.11 : 8,619.90 = 2,235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.11/8,619.90 = 2,235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.11x = 8,619.90 × 2,235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.11x = 19,270,476.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,270,476.04/5,747.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.07

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