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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.09, 8,614.34 and 2,624.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.09, 8,614.34 and 2,624.23 is: 3,932.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.09 : 8,614.34 = 2,624.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.09/8,614.34 = 2,624.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.09x = 8,614.34 × 2,624.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.09x = 22,605,999.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,605,999.40/5,748.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.78

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