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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.57, 8,625.93 and 2,464.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.57, 8,625.93 and 2,464.29 is: 3,695.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.57 : 8,625.93 = 2,464.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.57/8,625.93 = 2,464.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.57x = 8,625.93 × 2,464.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.57x = 21,256,793.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,256,793.04/5,751.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.82

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