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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,756.97, 8,635.06 and 2,246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,756.97, 8,635.06 and 2,246.33 is: 3,369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,756.97 : 8,635.06 = 2,246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,756.97/8,635.06 = 2,246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,756.97x = 8,635.06 × 2,246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,756.97x = 19,397,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,397,194.33/5,756.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.34

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