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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.60, 8,631.89 and 2,465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.60, 8,631.89 and 2,465.56 is: 3,698.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.60 : 8,631.89 = 2,465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.60/8,631.89 = 2,465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.60x = 8,631.89 × 2,465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.60x = 21,282,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,282,442.71/5,754.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.34

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