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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.68, 8,636.14 and 2,792.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.68, 8,636.14 and 2,792.52 is: 4,190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.68 : 8,636.14 = 2,792.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.68/8,636.14 = 2,792.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.68x = 8,636.14 × 2,792.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.68x = 24,116,602.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,116,602.88/5,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.05

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