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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.14, 8,628.80 and 2,466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.14, 8,628.80 and 2,466.77 is: 3,701.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.14 : 8,628.80 = 2,466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.14/8,628.80 = 2,466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.14x = 8,628.80 × 2,466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.14x = 21,285,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,285,209.50/5,751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.05

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