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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,757.27, 8,634.58 and 2,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,757.27, 8,634.58 and 2,795.60 is: 4,192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,757.27 : 8,634.58 = 2,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,757.27/8,634.58 = 2,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,757.27x = 8,634.58 × 2,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,757.27x = 24,138,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,138,831.85/5,757.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.76

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