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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.75, 8,614.65 and 2,623.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.75, 8,614.65 and 2,623.47 is: 3,932.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.75 : 8,614.65 = 2,623.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.75/8,614.65 = 2,623.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.75x = 8,614.65 × 2,623.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.75x = 22,600,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600,275.84/5,747.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.02

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