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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.78, 8,626.56 and 2,465.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.78, 8,626.56 and 2,465.02 is: 3,694.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.78 : 8,626.56 = 2,465.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.78/8,626.56 = 2,465.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.78x = 8,626.56 × 2,465.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.78x = 21,264,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,264,642.93/5,755.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.49

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