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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.50, 8,619.57 and 2,625.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.50, 8,619.57 and 2,625.85 is: 3,938.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.50 : 8,619.57 = 2,625.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.50/8,619.57 = 2,625.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.50x = 8,619.57 × 2,625.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.50x = 22,633,697.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,633,697.88/5,747.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.01

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