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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,751.64, 8,624.76 and 2,630.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,751.64, 8,624.76 and 2,630.76 is: 3,944.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,751.64 : 8,624.76 = 2,630.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,751.64/8,624.76 = 2,630.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,751.64x = 8,624.76 × 2,630.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,751.64x = 22,689,673.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,689,673.62/5,751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.91

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