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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.09, 8,629.64 and 2,464.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.09, 8,629.64 and 2,464.05 is: 3,696.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.09 : 8,629.64 = 2,464.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.09/8,629.64 = 2,464.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.09x = 8,629.64 × 2,464.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.09x = 21,263,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,263,893.72/5,753.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.08

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