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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.66, 8,618.76 and 2,626.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.66, 8,618.76 and 2,626.74 is: 3,938.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.66 : 8,618.76 = 2,626.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.66/8,618.76 = 2,626.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.66x = 8,618.76 × 2,626.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.66x = 22,639,241.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,639,241.64/5,747.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.86

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