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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.13, 8,621.88 and 2,629.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.13, 8,621.88 and 2,629.27 is: 3,940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.13 : 8,621.88 = 2,629.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.13/8,621.88 = 2,629.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.13x = 8,621.88 × 2,629.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.13x = 22,669,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669,250.43/5,753.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.33

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