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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.24, 8,629.98 and 2,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.24, 8,629.98 and 2,673 is: 4,010.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.24 : 8,629.98 = 2,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.24/8,629.98 = 2,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.24x = 8,629.98 × 2,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.24x = 23,067,936.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,067,936.54/5,751.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.95

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