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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,757.65, 8,634.77 and 2,469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,757.65, 8,634.77 and 2,469.96 is: 3,704.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,757.65 : 8,634.77 = 2,469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,757.65/8,634.77 = 2,469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,757.65x = 8,634.77 × 2,469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,757.65x = 21,327,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,327,533.42/5,757.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.21

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