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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.34, 8,617.34 and 2,825.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.34, 8,617.34 and 2,825.66 is: 4,236.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.34 : 8,617.34 = 2,825.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.34/8,617.34 = 2,825.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.34x = 8,617.34 × 2,825.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.34x = 24,349,672.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,349,672.94/5,747.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.69

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