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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.52, 8,626.68 and 2,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.52, 8,626.68 and 2,464.80 is: 3,695.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.52 : 8,626.68 = 2,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.52/8,626.68 = 2,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.52x = 8,626.68 × 2,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.52x = 21,263,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,263,040.86/5,753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.66

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