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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,748.73, 8,625.53 and 2,463.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,748.73, 8,625.53 and 2,463.37 is: 3,696.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,748.73 : 8,625.53 = 2,463.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,748.73/8,625.53 = 2,463.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,748.73x = 8,625.53 × 2,463.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,748.73x = 21,247,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,247,898.02/5,748.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.10

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