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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,757.68, 8,637.72 and 2,471.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,757.68, 8,637.72 and 2,471.12 is: 3,707.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,757.68 : 8,637.72 = 2,471.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,757.68/8,637.72 = 2,471.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,757.68x = 8,637.72 × 2,471.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,757.68x = 21,344,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,344,842.65/5,757.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.20

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