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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.61, 8,625.05 and 2,464.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.61, 8,625.05 and 2,464.27 is: 3,697.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.61 : 8,625.05 = 2,464.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.61/8,625.05 = 2,464.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.61x = 8,625.05 × 2,464.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.61x = 21,254,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,254,451.96/5,748.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.32

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