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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.46, 8,634.70 and 2,632.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.46, 8,634.70 and 2,632.91 is: 3,950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.46 : 8,634.70 = 2,632.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.46/8,634.70 = 2,632.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.46x = 8,634.70 × 2,632.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.46x = 22,734,348.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,734,348.09/5,755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.05

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