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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,756.49, 8,633.45 and 2,246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,756.49, 8,633.45 and 2,246.59 is: 3,369.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,756.49 : 8,633.45 = 2,246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,756.49/8,633.45 = 2,246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,756.49x = 8,633.45 × 2,246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,756.49x = 19,395,822.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,395,822.44/5,756.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.38

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