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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.84, 8,626.06 and 2,981.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.84, 8,626.06 and 2,981.30 is: 4,469.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.84 : 8,626.06 = 2,981.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.84/8,626.06 = 2,981.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.84x = 8,626.06 × 2,981.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.84x = 25,716,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,716,872.68/5,753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.51

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