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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,757.47, 8,635.82 and 2,246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,757.47, 8,635.82 and 2,246.82 is: 3,370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,757.47 : 8,635.82 = 2,246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,757.47/8,635.82 = 2,246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,757.47x = 8,635.82 × 2,246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,757.47x = 19,403,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,403,121.86/5,757.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.08

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