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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,750.92, 8,624.46 and 2,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,750.92, 8,624.46 and 2,629 is: 3,942.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,750.92 : 8,624.46 = 2,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,750.92/8,624.46 = 2,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,750.92x = 8,624.46 × 2,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,750.92x = 22,673,705.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,673,705.34/5,750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.62

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