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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.86, 8,625.51 and 2,836.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.86, 8,625.51 and 2,836.22 is: 4,250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.86 : 8,625.51 = 2,836.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.86/8,625.51 = 2,836.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.86x = 8,625.51 × 2,836.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.86x = 24,463,800.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,463,800.84/5,755.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.24

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