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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.38, 8,625.84 and 2,464.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.38, 8,625.84 and 2,464.62 is: 3,693.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.38 : 8,625.84 = 2,464.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.38/8,625.84 = 2,464.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.38x = 8,625.84 × 2,464.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.38x = 21,259,417.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,259,417.78/5,755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.83

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