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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,754.87, 8,625.09 and 2,464.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,754.87, 8,625.09 and 2,464.11 is: 3,693.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,754.87 : 8,625.09 = 2,464.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,754.87/8,625.09 = 2,464.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,754.87x = 8,625.09 × 2,464.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,754.87x = 21,253,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,253,170.52/5,754.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.08

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