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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.72, 8,625.51 and 2,463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.72, 8,625.51 and 2,463.36 is: 3,696.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.72 : 8,625.51 = 2,463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.72/8,625.51 = 2,463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.72x = 8,625.51 × 2,463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.72x = 21,247,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,247,724.00/5,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.08

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