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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.73, 8,618.86 and 2,459.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.73, 8,618.86 and 2,459.95 is: 3,686.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.73 : 8,618.86 = 2,459.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.73/8,618.86 = 2,459.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.73x = 8,618.86 × 2,459.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.73x = 21,201,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201,964.66/5,750.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.83

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