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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.61, 8,623.55 and 2,463.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.61, 8,623.55 and 2,463.27 is: 3,695.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.61 : 8,623.55 = 2,463.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.61/8,623.55 = 2,463.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.61x = 8,623.55 × 2,463.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.61x = 21,242,132.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,242,132.01/5,747.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.82

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