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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,755.91, 8,634.98 and 2,245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,755.91, 8,634.98 and 2,245.77 is: 3,369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,755.91 : 8,634.98 = 2,245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,755.91/8,634.98 = 2,245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,755.91x = 8,634.98 × 2,245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,755.91x = 19,392,179.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,392,179.03/5,755.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.09

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