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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.36, 8,627.76 and 2,464.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.36, 8,627.76 and 2,464.92 is: 3,697.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.36 : 8,627.76 = 2,464.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.36/8,627.76 = 2,464.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.36x = 8,627.76 × 2,464.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.36x = 21,266,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,266,738.18/5,751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.69

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