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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.37, 8,615.35 and 2,457.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.37, 8,615.35 and 2,457.61 is: 3,683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.37 : 8,615.35 = 2,457.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.37/8,615.35 = 2,457.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.37x = 8,615.35 × 2,457.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.37x = 21,173,170.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,173,170.31/5,748.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.33

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