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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.46, 8,626.14 and 2,240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.46, 8,626.14 and 2,240.76 is: 3,359.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.46 : 8,626.14 = 2,240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.46/8,626.14 = 2,240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.46x = 8,626.14 × 2,240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.46x = 19,329,109.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,329,109.47/5,753.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.56

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