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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.98, 8,620.52 and 2,636.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.98, 8,620.52 and 2,636.58 is: 3,950.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.98 : 8,620.52 = 2,636.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.98/8,620.52 = 2,636.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.98x = 8,620.52 × 2,636.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.98x = 22,728,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,728,690.62/5,753.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.08

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