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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.88, 8,622.74 and 2,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.88, 8,622.74 and 2,461 is: 3,691.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.88 : 8,622.74 = 2,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.88/8,622.74 = 2,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.88x = 8,622.74 × 2,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.88x = 21,220,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,220,563.14/5,747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.89

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