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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.60, 8,613.95 and 2,412.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.60, 8,613.95 and 2,412.06 is: 3,614.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.60 : 8,613.95 = 2,412.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.60/8,613.95 = 2,412.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.60x = 8,613.95 × 2,412.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.60x = 20,777,352.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,777,352.18/5,747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.96

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