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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.25, 8,615.40 and 2,623.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.25, 8,615.40 and 2,623.97 is: 3,932.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.25 : 8,615.40 = 2,623.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.25/8,615.40 = 2,623.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.25x = 8,615.40 × 2,623.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.25x = 22,606,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606,551.14/5,748.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.77

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