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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.63, 8,616.85 and 2,974.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.63, 8,616.85 and 2,974.73 is: 4,459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.63 : 8,616.85 = 2,974.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.63/8,616.85 = 2,974.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.63x = 8,616.85 × 2,974.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.63x = 25,632,751.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,632,751.68/5,747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.71

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