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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,747.94, 8,621.52 and 2,825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,747.94, 8,621.52 and 2,825.28 is: 4,237.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,747.94 : 8,621.52 = 2,825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,747.94/8,621.52 = 2,825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,747.94x = 8,621.52 × 2,825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,747.94x = 24,358,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,358,208.03/5,747.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.73

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