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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,749.83, 8,625.06 and 2,460.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,749.83, 8,625.06 and 2,460.69 is: 3,691.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,749.83 : 8,625.06 = 2,460.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,749.83/8,625.06 = 2,460.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,749.83x = 8,625.06 × 2,460.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,749.83x = 21,223,598.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,223,598.89/5,749.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.17

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