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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,752.74, 8,629.09 and 2,463.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,752.74, 8,629.09 and 2,463.69 is: 3,695.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,752.74 : 8,629.09 = 2,463.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,752.74/8,629.09 = 2,463.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,752.74x = 8,629.09 × 2,463.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,752.74x = 21,259,396.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,259,396.58/5,752.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.53

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