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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.46, 8,632.18 and 2,466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.46, 8,632.18 and 2,466.77 is: 3,700.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.46 : 8,632.18 = 2,466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.46/8,632.18 = 2,466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.46x = 8,632.18 × 2,466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.46x = 21,293,602.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,293,602.66/5,754.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.37

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