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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.36, 8,627.34 and 2,462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.36, 8,627.34 and 2,462.22 is: 3,693.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.36 : 8,627.34 = 2,462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.36/8,627.34 = 2,462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.36x = 8,627.34 × 2,462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.36x = 21,242,409.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,242,409.09/5,751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.46

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