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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,757.62, 8,634.47 and 2,247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,757.62, 8,634.47 and 2,247.35 is: 3,370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,757.62 : 8,634.47 = 2,247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,757.62/8,634.47 = 2,247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,757.62x = 8,634.47 × 2,247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,757.62x = 19,404,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,404,621.75/5,757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.25

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