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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.66, 8,620.26 and 2,627.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.66, 8,620.26 and 2,627.74 is: 3,940.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.66 : 8,620.26 = 2,627.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.66/8,620.26 = 2,627.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.66x = 8,620.26 × 2,627.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.66x = 22,651,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,651,802.01/5,748.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.36

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