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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.61, 8,628.05 and 2,466.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.61, 8,628.05 and 2,466.27 is: 3,700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.61 : 8,628.05 = 2,466.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.61/8,628.05 = 2,466.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.61x = 8,628.05 × 2,466.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.61x = 21,279,100.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,279,100.87/5,750.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.32

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