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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,749.88, 8,630.96 and 2,834.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,749.88, 8,630.96 and 2,834.35 is: 4,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,749.88 : 8,630.96 = 2,834.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,749.88/8,630.96 = 2,834.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,749.88x = 8,630.96 × 2,834.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,749.88x = 24,463,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,463,125.73/5,749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.55

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