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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.36, 8,630.34 and 2,464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.36, 8,630.34 and 2,464.16 is: 3,696.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.36 : 8,630.34 = 2,464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.36/8,630.34 = 2,464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.36x = 8,630.34 × 2,464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.36x = 21,266,538.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,266,538.61/5,753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.37

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