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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,749.61, 8,626.55 and 2,465.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,749.61, 8,626.55 and 2,465.27 is: 3,698.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,749.61 : 8,626.55 = 2,465.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,749.61/8,626.55 = 2,465.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,749.61x = 8,626.55 × 2,465.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,749.61x = 21,266,719.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,266,719.46/5,749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.81

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