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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.66, 8,620.11 and 2,971.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.66, 8,620.11 and 2,971.14 is: 4,455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.66 : 8,620.11 = 2,971.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.66/8,620.11 = 2,971.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.66x = 8,620.11 × 2,971.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.66x = 25,611,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,611,553.63/5,748.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.22

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