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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.11, 8,621.40 and 2,236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.11, 8,621.40 and 2,236.58 is: 3,354.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.11 : 8,621.40 = 2,236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.11/8,621.40 = 2,236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.11x = 8,621.40 × 2,236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.11x = 19,282,450.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,282,450.81/5,748.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.57

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