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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,756.64, 8,627.94 and 2,462.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,756.64, 8,627.94 and 2,462.78 is: 3,691.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,756.64 : 8,627.94 = 2,462.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,756.64/8,627.94 = 2,462.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,756.64x = 8,627.94 × 2,462.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,756.64x = 21,248,674.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,248,674.93/5,756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.16

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