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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,756.67, 8,635.92 and 2,469.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,756.67, 8,635.92 and 2,469.79 is: 3,705.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,756.67 : 8,635.92 = 2,469.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,756.67/8,635.92 = 2,469.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,756.67x = 8,635.92 × 2,469.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,756.67x = 21,328,910.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,328,910.39/5,756.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,705.08

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