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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.48, 8,629.56 and 2,834.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.48, 8,629.56 and 2,834.16 is: 4,250.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.48 : 8,629.56 = 2,834.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.48/8,629.56 = 2,834.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.48x = 8,629.56 × 2,834.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.48x = 24,457,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,457,553.77/5,754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.18

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